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as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
the flowery verses that always appear on valentines
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Recent Examples of flowery
David Vines White, the Garter Principle King of Arms, welcomed King Charless III as the new monarch in a flowery public tribute from the balcony of St. James's palace.
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Matthew Mulligan, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022
For example, product-makers intentionally use pink or purple materials or infuse packaging, with sweet or flowery scents to appease gender-normative marketing strategies.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 July 2022
Women at carriage association events typically wear long pastel dresses and flowery hats, white string gloves in rainy weather and brown or black leather ones to match the reins at other times.
—New York Times, 14 July 2022
The earthy and flowery flavor of White Widow is legendary, and the strain has been a cannabis classic for decades.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022
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Matthew Mulligan, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022
For example, product-makers intentionally use pink or purple materials or infuse packaging, with sweet or flowery scents to appease gender-normative marketing strategies.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 July 2022
Women at carriage association events typically wear long pastel dresses and flowery hats, white string gloves in rainy weather and brown or black leather ones to match the reins at other times.
—New York Times, 14 July 2022
The earthy and flowery flavor of White Widow is legendary, and the strain has been a cannabis classic for decades.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowery
Adjective
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Think softer tones, pastels, or floral prints, and materials like cotton, linen, or chiffon.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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It's meant to be floral and flirty, with a balance of botanicals and bright citrus.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The emotional and compelling delivery drew millions of views across social media, with many praising his endurance and rhetorical skills.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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What began as a call for awareness of real life injustices has been transformed into a punchline and rhetorical scapegoat for everything from corporate policies to education.—
Jameelah Nasheed,
Essence,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Notably, the Marly set is one of the more ornate offerings in Christofle’s lineup, highlighting Louis XV-style motifs with delicate asymmetrical vines and foliage.—
Angela Tafoya,
Vogue,
3 Apr. 2025
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Opened in July 2024, India’s second Raffles location makes a dramatic first impression, which perfectly captures the spirit of this city known for its ornate palaces and forts.—
Jennifer Flowers,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As its name suggests, hyaluronic acid plays a heavy role in its hydrating effects, but other skin-plumping ingredients at work include licorice root and purple rice extracts, two antioxidant-rich ingredients that hydrate while brightening skin and evening tone.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
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Lohan wore a light purple minidress from Chanel’s spring 1997 collection designed by Karl Lagerfeld.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Flowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowery. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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