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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
Hints of cherry, cocoa, and toasted grain round out the bouquet.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
This vibrant bouquet is made up of 14 flowers, including peonies, hydrangeas, and lilies, all emerging from a pretty white vase.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Calendula is mainly grown as a medicinal herb, but these plants can also be used in flower gardens or for bouquet making.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Though the plants do flower occasionally, the rosette foliage looks like a bouquet of flowers.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
This vibrant bouquet is made up of 14 flowers, including peonies, hydrangeas, and lilies, all emerging from a pretty white vase.
—Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
Calendula is mainly grown as a medicinal herb, but these plants can also be used in flower gardens or for bouquet making.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
Though the plants do flower occasionally, the rosette foliage looks like a bouquet of flowers.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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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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Along with keeping things sanitary, regularly washing the soft goods in your bathroom can also keep the laundry scent in the air fresh and inviting.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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The light, the sound, the scent, the food, the energy in the room.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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After the news of Canty's murder, her friends and family shared tributes in her honor, celebrating her impact on Atlanta's nightlife.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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Dal Bello made sure to pay tribute to one of his brother Kai’s best friends, Braun Levi, who was killed by an alleged driver under the influence on May 4, 2025, weeks before his high school graduation and months after his family lost their home in the Palisades fire.—
Sam Mulick,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
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In 1904, the red rose became the official flower of the Kentucky Derby, and by 1932, the current tradition of presenting the winning horse with a garland of red roses was born.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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All the garlands and floral decorations have been individually restored for the first time in decades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The bespoke fragrance infuses all of the satisfying bath products.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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This fragrance family is defined by cool, watery vibes and inspired by innovations in scent technology, explains Jessica Murphy, a fragrance historian.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Such compliments hold even more weight considering Hafley got his start as a defensive backs coach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Kiss sun damage goodbye, and cue the compliments.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Odessa A’zion does the sweetest thing and hands Firstman a posy of flowers.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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There, the royals laid a wreath and posy at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to honor the fallen and the military partnership between the United Kingdom and the United States, but a problem was spotted with the Union Jack flag on parade.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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What other mythology would even try to accommodate extending necks, water squirters, and intentionally unpleasant aromas?—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Its complexity of flavors and aromas is unique.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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