boutonniere
noun
bou·ton·niere
ˌbü-tə-ˈnir 
ˌbü-tən-ˈyer
ˌbü-tən-ˈyer
: a flower or bouquet worn in a buttonhole
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Josh’s boutonniere also included a deep purple calla lily with lisianthus and gomphrena.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The final boutonnieres go to Charles L., Jordan, Bob, Michael, and Jack, who join Keith in the Circle of Safety™.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
Lively walked the red carpet with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, who wore an olive green suit with a white floral boutonniere — also in reference to Lively's character.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, her groom wore a light-colored suit by P. Johnson, a dark pair of loafers and a light pink boutonniere that matched Heine’s gown.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The final boutonnieres go to Charles L., Jordan, Bob, Michael, and Jack, who join Keith in the Circle of Safety™.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
Lively walked the red carpet with her husband, Ryan Reynolds, who wore an olive green suit with a white floral boutonniere — also in reference to Lively's character.
—Becca Longmire, Peoplemag, 8 Aug. 2024
Meanwhile, her groom wore a light-colored suit by P. Johnson, a dark pair of loafers and a light pink boutonniere that matched Heine’s gown.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
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“Boutonniere.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boutonniere. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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boutonniere
noun
bou·ton·niere
ˌbüt-ᵊn-ˈi(ə)r
ˌbü-tən-ˈye(ə)r
ˌbü-tən-ˈye(ə)r
: a flower or bouquet worn in a buttonhole
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