posies

noun

plural of posy
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. — 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
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bouquets
Noun
  • Katt Williams, who long ago sold flowers to help make ends meet, is tonight sending bouquets of appreciation to his comedic rivals.
    — Timothy Bella, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The lobby sets the mood with oversized floral bouquets, gleaming checkerboard floors, and intimate Art Deco–style seating.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of bouquets

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“Posies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posies. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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