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
  • Along with the bouquets and other perks, the homeowners are able to enjoy flower gardens without the responsibility of maintaining them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Thursday, community members brought him flowers, including bouquets with dog biscuits inside, to offer their sympathy.
    — Tony Aiello, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of bouquets

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“Posies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posies. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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