Definition of posynext
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 Charles and Camilla paid their respects and laid a wreath and a posy at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the cemetery before traveling to rural Virginia to attend separate events. Terry Collins, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posy
bouquet
Noun
  • At the end of the presentation, a woman hands the hitmaker a bouquet of flowers as the star waves to the crowd and dances.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
  • They were greeted by their religious teachers, also women, with singing and bouquets of flowers.
    Daniel Estrin, NPR, 28 May 2026

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“Posy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posy. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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