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posy

noun

ˈpō-zē

Definition of posy

as in bouquet

a bunch of flowers gathered a posy of wildflowers to present to his girlfriend

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Recent Examples of posy Her lip shades of choice oscillate from a glossy posy pink to a bold crimson. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 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 Make a Posy That Speaks Volumes To make a small bouquet—aka a posy—use four or five kinds of flowers at most. — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026 The former Spice Girl wore a posy midi dress in dusty pink, featuring a loose bodice and flowing skirt with an asymmetric hemline. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for posy

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bouquet

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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
In a city better known for restrained modernism, La Tulipe is a playful bouquet of concrete and colored glass.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026

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