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as in nosegay
a bunch of flowers
I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday
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as in tribute
an admiring personal remark
an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats
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Recent Examples of bouquet
Available in deep blue or soft pink varieties, the spiky blooms make excellent cut flowers, adding interesting texture to bouquets.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, sandalwood blends with a bouquet of white florals to add a layer of freshness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
The long glass tubes, which protrude diagonally from an empty vase, can harbor the last-surviving stem from a bouquet — or be employed in busier arrangements.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 17 May 2025
Lazard popped the question on a beach in Montauk, N.Y., getting down on one knee in a sandy pathway created using candles and white bouquets.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 May 2025
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Meanwhile, sandalwood blends with a bouquet of white florals to add a layer of freshness.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
The long glass tubes, which protrude diagonally from an empty vase, can harbor the last-surviving stem from a bouquet — or be employed in busier arrangements.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 17 May 2025
Lazard popped the question on a beach in Montauk, N.Y., getting down on one knee in a sandy pathway created using candles and white bouquets.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquet
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From the Colosseum to the Vatican, See the Best Photos from King Charles and Queen Camilla's Italy Visit Their visit began inside the Cathedral, where they were given a small flower bouquet, known as nosegays, before joining the procession through the Nave.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Inside, the Queen Consort accepted a traditional nosegay bouquet and processed with King Charles up the nave as the service began.—
Janine Henni,
Peoplemag,
6 Apr. 2023
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The quick-drying, streak-free finish ensures a flawless application every time, while the refreshing coconut scent adds a touch of tropical luxury.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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That’s where this body oil comes in with its warm vanilla scent and glimmering finish.—
Elizabeth Siegel,
Allure,
1 June 2025
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The two-minute video on Netflix’s YouTube channel also features American rapper Lil Yachty, himself a longtime K-culture fan who famously paid tribute to the iconic K-pop boy band BIGBANG (of which T.O.P is a former member) in 2016 by freestyling to their songs.—
Regina Kim,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Lewis’ other brother, Elijah, paid tribute to his sister earlier this week in a heartrending Facebook post.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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An empty bench Image Ms. Petrova’s things are still scattered around the laboratory at Harvard — a flower garland, a sleeping bag, a guitar.—
Ellen Barry,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Glittering golden baubles hang above public roads, illuminated snowflakes adorn the exterior walls of deluxe hotels and soaring Christmas trees sit in the middle of mall atriums whilst the columns supporting their domed ceilings are wrapped in garlands.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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But that doesn’t just mean dessert-esque fragrances—the note can go sophisticated and subtle.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Strong Artificial Smells Filling your home with a beautiful fragrance is a great way to freshen up the space, create an ambience, and even mask unwanted pet odors!—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Fans were quick to flood the comments section with compliments.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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From compliments via text to aesthetically pleasing coffee dates, your thoughts are like poetry in motion, drawing lovers closer with every exchange.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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These flowers—delicate, white trillium and fringed phacelia—are much more gentle on the eyes than the showy posies out West.—
Emma Veidt,
Outside Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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Without doubt, the engraving contributed to the popularity of posy holders.—
Carol A. Grissom,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Nov. 2024
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This stunning wine is salmon colored in the glass with enticing aromas of apple, cherry blossom, and honeysuckle.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Everyone really does gravitate toward nostalgia, memory-inducing aromas, and especially those that evoke reminders from summers past.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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