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as in garlands
a bunch of flowers
I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday
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as in compliments
an admiring personal remark
an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats
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Recent Examples of bouquets
In the sweet photo, Mabel could be seen wearing a white dress and white sweater, holding two bouquets.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Dark chocolate, a term encompassing both semisweet and bittersweet varieties, boasts bouquets of rich flavor with notes of citrus, nuts, caramel, tropical fruit, and more, which blossom on your tongue as the chocolate slowly melts away.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
Plott, who’s become a good friend, creates bouquets weekly for Darden’s skin care studio in Beverly Hills.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Creative gifts from local vendors include money bouquets and custom Christmas boxes; handmade tumblers; personalized planners; accessories; luxurious self-care products like body creams and foot soaks; mental health books and more.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Sprigs of fresh cedar and magnolia leaves winter up the bouquets just enough.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The festivities then flowed onto the terrace, where a luncheon table elegantly stretched the length of the shady veranda and was adorned with bouquets of white sweet peas, mini calla lilies, and baby-blue scabiosa blossoms.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Walking into the palatial lobby, I was greeted by gilded wallpaper, marble floors, and boundless vases of bouquets, while ceiling reliefs and romanesque columns paid tribute to the rich history of Italian art and architecture.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
While working on her signature bouquets, Hilton chatted with the company’s floral designer, Justin Lievano, about why fresh flowers are a staple in her home when hosting events like her iconic holiday soirees.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Dark chocolate, a term encompassing both semisweet and bittersweet varieties, boasts bouquets of rich flavor with notes of citrus, nuts, caramel, tropical fruit, and more, which blossom on your tongue as the chocolate slowly melts away.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
Plott, who’s become a good friend, creates bouquets weekly for Darden’s skin care studio in Beverly Hills.
—Ryma Chikhoune, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
Creative gifts from local vendors include money bouquets and custom Christmas boxes; handmade tumblers; personalized planners; accessories; luxurious self-care products like body creams and foot soaks; mental health books and more.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
Sprigs of fresh cedar and magnolia leaves winter up the bouquets just enough.
—Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
The festivities then flowed onto the terrace, where a luncheon table elegantly stretched the length of the shady veranda and was adorned with bouquets of white sweet peas, mini calla lilies, and baby-blue scabiosa blossoms.
—Sasha Pinto, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
Walking into the palatial lobby, I was greeted by gilded wallpaper, marble floors, and boundless vases of bouquets, while ceiling reliefs and romanesque columns paid tribute to the rich history of Italian art and architecture.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 7 Dec. 2024
While working on her signature bouquets, Hilton chatted with the company’s floral designer, Justin Lievano, about why fresh flowers are a staple in her home when hosting events like her iconic holiday soirees.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquets
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Some mascaras contain parabens and fragrances, which could irritate someone with sensitive skin.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Infinity formulation is pH-optimized, and free of additives, oil, fragrances, and flavors.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
14 Mar. 2025
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Because butter’s subtle flavor can readily take on strong aromas, store butter away from pungent foods, such as onions, citrus, or herbs.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Warm-climate Sauvignon Blanc from regions like California, South Africa, and parts of Australia feature aromas of ripe tropical fruit notes of pineapple and mango, along with peach and melon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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Money Sharma | Afp | Getty Images Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s passing on Tuesday at the age of 92 triggered an outpouring of condolence messages and tributes from political leaders from both sides of the aisle and industry titans.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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Image Some of those now clamoring to see the tributes had failed to get tickets to the real Oasis, Boswell said, along with others who never could have afforded that tour’s prices.—
Alex Marshall,
New York Times,
27 Dec. 2024
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While the ’60s was known for its backcombed bouffants and brushed back bobs, about midway through the decade, Brigitte Bardot brought pigtails into the beauty zeitgeist.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Dec. 2024
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Member Benefit December 5, 2024 What happens when two powerhouses—and two bobs—come together and join forces to edit the fashion bible?—
Vogue Club,
Vogue,
5 Dec. 2024
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“Bouquets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquets. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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