: a person who sells or grows for sale flowers and ornamental plants
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There are quotes from artists and artisans who work closely with flowers including florists like Eric Chauvin and Willow Crossley, porcelain artists Vladimir Kanvesky and Clare Potter, and fashion designers Erdem Moralioglu and Giambattista Valli.
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Blue Carreon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Natalie Ransom, a florist and the head of events at Southside Blooms, said the shop grew more tulips every year to meet the increasing demands of its customer base.
—Aimee Ortiz, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Online florists understand this and provide information about availability and what to expect of the delivery process and fees based on the ZIP code.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
Still, there's plenty of emotions to be had when a florist (Blake Lively) falls for a charming neurosurgeon (director Justin Baldoni), her childhood sweetheart (Brandon Sklenar) re-enters her life, and her beau turns into an abusive jerk.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Blue Carreon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Natalie Ransom, a florist and the head of events at Southside Blooms, said the shop grew more tulips every year to meet the increasing demands of its customer base.
—Aimee Ortiz, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Online florists understand this and provide information about availability and what to expect of the delivery process and fees based on the ZIP code.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2025
Still, there's plenty of emotions to be had when a florist (Blake Lively) falls for a charming neurosurgeon (director Justin Baldoni), her childhood sweetheart (Brandon Sklenar) re-enters her life, and her beau turns into an abusive jerk.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Florist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/florist. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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florist
noun
flo·rist
ˈflōr-əst 
ˈflȯr-,
ˈflär-
: a person who sells flowers and ornamental plants
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