as in bouquets
a bunch of flowers
gathered a posy of wildflowers to present to his girlfriend
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Recent Examples of posies
The couple's wedding favors, meanwhile, were comprised of individual posies of myrtle and white Balmoral heather.
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Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
The boxy design further elevates the reversible pattern–big, bolder florals on one side, and delicate posies on the other.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
The boxy design further elevates the reversible pattern–big, bolder florals on one side, and delicate posies on the other.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posies
bouquets
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Not only do its tall, purple blooms add color and movement to the garden, but they can also be harvested and used in cooking, to make essential oils, and added to bouquets.
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The Bravo star and restaurateur, 65, first teamed up with the grocery chain in 2024 to launch Vanderpump Blooms x Bloom Haus, a floral collection featuring bouquets in various palettes.
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“Posies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posies. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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