flowerets

variants or flowerettes
plural of floweret

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowerets
Noun
  • Sylvester climbed in back, buds in his ears, iPod in hand, his head bobbing to some beat.
    David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
  • As a result, your mums wilt, their leaves turn crispy, and the buds don’t open.
    Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • When pruning, keep in mind that next year's blossoms will appear on old growth.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Tokyo has always been a major tourist destination, particularly in late March through early April, when billowy cherry blossoms take center stage and temperate weather is the norm.
    Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Flowerets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowerets. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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