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.
—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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The card messages attached to bouquets, the customers trying to celebrate family members and the effort people make to send flowers all carry additional weight during the holiday.—
J.M. Banks
May 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2026
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The flowers are excellent for cutting for bouquets.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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“Posies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posies. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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