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as in rhetorical
full of fine words and fancy expressions
the flowery verses that always appear on valentines
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Recent Examples of flowery
Cut the fluff, the warm-up, the flowery exposition.
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Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025
Atop flowery marimbas and mesmeric rhythms, BMG lets plosives and punchlines detonate like molotovs.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
Nothing hangs on the pale yellow living room walls, the flowery ceiling molding overhead providing the only décor.
—New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Festival highlights include the giant mum arch and other flowery displays–perfect for photos–as well as the sheer variety of shopping from more than 300 vendors.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
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Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2025
Atop flowery marimbas and mesmeric rhythms, BMG lets plosives and punchlines detonate like molotovs.
—Pitchfork, 10 Dec. 2025
Nothing hangs on the pale yellow living room walls, the flowery ceiling molding overhead providing the only décor.
—New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Festival highlights include the giant mum arch and other flowery displays–perfect for photos–as well as the sheer variety of shopping from more than 300 vendors.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowery
Adjective
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The mechanism varied—presidential decree, rhetorical pressure, or quiet resignation—but the outcome proved consistent.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rhetorical pattern after the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti makes this plain.—
Andrew Weinstein,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Haul highlights include a footed pink alabaster casket box, a brass Art Nouveau hand mirror, and a vintage Emanuel Ungaro floral jacket.—
Stephanie Sporn,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2026
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Clear in color and bottled between 70 to 120 proof, its high alcohol content brings out subtle floral flavors and delicate fruit notes from its base material.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The vaulted lobby, dressed up in jewel tones, ornate wall panels, and mixed materials, sets the tone for the rest of your visit.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sophie’s wonderment at the ornate environment catches Benedict’s attention.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These gorgeous, multi-flowered blooms come in shades of pink, purple, white, and blue, and are popular in containers and garden beds thanks to their sweet aroma.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
18 Jan. 2026
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The station, complete with flowered landscaping, is designed for women and features lightweight nozzles and hoses.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Black Rice Often called Forbidden rice, black rice is a whole grain similar to brown rice, with a deep purple-black bran.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
27 Jan. 2026
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Hudson—who was photographed sitting next to Diane Kruger and Michelle Pfeiffer—appeared to be dreaming of spring weather, thanks to a light lavender purple top trimmed with sequins and rhinestones that was a diamanté dream.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Flowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowery. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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