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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
Every woman wants her bridal look to be special, from her dress to her bouquet to her veil-laden hairstyle.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Just ask any bride who pays a premium to include these softball-sized, fragrant blooms in her bouquet.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Both co-chaired the event with Wintour, who wore a Loewe custom floor-length jacket adorned in feathers that formed tulip bouquets.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Learn how to craft a small bouquet using an assortment of edible flowers and take them home with you.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Just ask any bride who pays a premium to include these softball-sized, fragrant blooms in her bouquet.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Both co-chaired the event with Wintour, who wore a Loewe custom floor-length jacket adorned in feathers that formed tulip bouquets.
—Luis Giraldo, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Learn how to craft a small bouquet using an assortment of edible flowers and take them home with you.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 4 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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Frying is an art, perhaps plied nowhere with such efficiency and aplomb as at this lively lunch counter, where the very air seems to crackle and the scent of pork incites the blood.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Their strong scent and low growth habit make onions suitable companion plants for many vegetables, herbs, and flowers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Highlights include a June 13 anniversary celebration with Jungle Fire, Healing Gems and DJ Liza Richardson; a tribute to the music of Stevie Wonder with DJ Spinna, Monalisa and MC Cognito; and a tribute to Roy Ayers led by composer Sly5thAve with a 12-piece ensemble including drummer Kassa Overall.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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All week, the British press has been awash with tributes to Attenborough, who has been making and presenting nature documentaries for decades.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 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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According to Kristina Strunz, managing director, Southeast Asia & Oceania, fragrance is its strongest category, accounting for the majority of sales.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Add in the signature fragrance, a welcome cup of tea, and live music that plays throughout the day, and this has to be one of the most Chinese-style hotel lobbies in Beijing’s top echelon of hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Maybe the 2025-26 Knicks realized this was the ultimate compliment.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
7 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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Charles and Camilla paid their respects and laid a wreath and a posy at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the cemetery before traveling to rural Virginia to attend separate events.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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The blooms are rare but rewarding, with tall shoots of tubular flowers that release a sweet, grassy aroma.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
5 May 2026
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There was something really special about the time and care that goes into making it, from the slow cooking to the rich aroma filling the house.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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