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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
The duet is unabashedly sappy, its lyrics full of period-perfect, flowery Medieval revivalism tropes.
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
The latter is breezier, decked out in caramel shades with geometric lights and flowery furniture.
—Laura Goulden, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Fine-art style posters, flowery marketing and the promise of in-person spectacle, along with industry renown, helped drive visitation to 100,000 people by 1927 — an at least 10-fold increase since its founding.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Claretta Surratt, 49, from Lancaster, watched the flowery extravaganza from beneath a black Juicy Couture umbrella and was bundled in a quilted jacket.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2026
The latter is breezier, decked out in caramel shades with geometric lights and flowery furniture.
—Laura Goulden, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Fine-art style posters, flowery marketing and the promise of in-person spectacle, along with industry renown, helped drive visitation to 100,000 people by 1927 — an at least 10-fold increase since its founding.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Claretta Surratt, 49, from Lancaster, watched the flowery extravaganza from beneath a black Juicy Couture umbrella and was bundled in a quilted jacket.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowery
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While both candidates held progressive policy positions on issues like healthcare, the difference between them centered on communication style, with Talarico’s softer rhetorical approach resonating with voters through appeals to unity and a vision of hope[1].—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Talarico is a vision of a Democratic future reminiscent of high points from the Party’s recent past—rhetorical precision, hopes, dreams.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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Jennette Jurado from Death Valley’s Public Information Team echoed that warning, noting that strong winds and hot temperatures over the weekend had probably contributed to a floral decline.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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The wrought iron table, loveseat, and chairs have charming scrollwork details, subtle floral motifs, and a distressed finish.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When one steps through its doors, they are transported into an ornate palace that seems to exist outside of time.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The more ornate tracks’ departure feels nearly as monumental—and often as successful—as Deafheaven’s shift to clean singing on Infinite Granite; the trad shoegaze feels like a retrenchment.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
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Throughout the room are Atom Power’s purple EV charging stands and large white breaker boxes ready for assembly.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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During the rainy winter and early spring months, otherworldly photos of the park make the rounds online, showing brilliant yellow, pink, and purple blooms carpeting an otherwise lunar landscape.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Flowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowery. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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