floret

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Recent Examples of floret The affected bags of broccoli florets were distributed to select Walmart stores in 19 states, including Arizona, California, Utah, Colorado and Nevada, according to the FDA. Olivia Rose, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025 Though the cauliflower steaks make for an eye-catching centerpiece dish, Yonan notes that the recipe is just as good with roasted cauliflower florets. Joe Yonan, Saveur, 23 Jan. 2025 Pausing for refreshment, our bee friend drinks sweet nectar filled disc florets surrounding the cushiony frisée salad bar in the centre. New York Times Games, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025 California farm Braga Fresh has recalled broccoli florets after one sample tested positive for listeria. Kate Gibson, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for floret
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floret
Noun
  • After recovering from the initial shock, Lara advises Harry to tell Wihan to just nip it in the bud with Tzarina.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
  • First spray comes when the trees are in bud, second when 75% of the petals have fallen.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Use room temperature water and a powdered flower preservative.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Plant these flowers from seed to have a garden bursting with color.
    Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In the spring, Dickson Azalea Gardens is a fairytale of pink and white blossoms bursting beneath the dappled shade of the live oaks in this older Orlando neighborhood.
    Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Almost all colors are available and blossom size may range from very tiny to several inches in diameter.
    Dawn Pettinelli, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025

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“Floret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floret. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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