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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 rhetorical support from Pritzker has been followed by millions of dollars in financial support from our billionaire governor.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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But Dreher has also given plenty of rhetorical support to Trump’s demolition agenda.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And real grenadine is genuinely good — complex, tart, floral and bright.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Dozens of floral designers will once again create stunning arrangements for the Milwaukee Art Museum's annual Art in Bloom, scheduled for April 16-19 this year.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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No rote midcentury-modern furniture here, nor the ornate colonial opulence that seems to be a default in many of Peru's more traditional five-stars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This includes the black-and-white Courtly Check, pale-pink Rosy Check, ornate Butterfly Toile, springtime-evoking Wildflowers, and Butterfly Hill.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 Feb. 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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Red, purple and maroon monitors would indicate more serious health risks.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Dogwoods provide additional interest throughout the year with red fall fruits and striking burgundy red to purple autumn foliage.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Flowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowery. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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