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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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The floral dhurrie rug serves as a visual break with its creamy background.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
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Escape the sidewalk cacophony and enter on the second floor; then, once inside, expect clean design with wooden tables, washi-paper lamps, and floral accents.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Thus far, the similarities between Orban and Trump are most pronounced in their rhetorical positioning.—
BÁLINT MADLOVICS,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025
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Resolutions — symbolic statements of values or support — often become a rhetorical battleground in the House, given some of its more right-wing Republican members, and a resolution about Jan. 6 represents a significant landmine for the chamber.—
Seth Klamann,
The Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The dress also featured an ornate cape with even more glittering details throughout.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
13 Feb. 2025
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In addition to her sparkly rings and impressive earring stack (studs, hoops and pendants, oh my!), her bejeweled nails brought some additional bling with their ornate gold charms.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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As Earth's atmosphere is dominated by nitrogen and oxygen, the aurorae tend to give off a blue–pink–purple light (from the former) and a green hue (from the latter).—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, overwhelmed by the number of onlookers, Calliope, 2, requested a closed set and insisted on a pink or purple purse, but was forced to settle for Bottega Veneta’s hand-appliquéd Andiamo bag.—
Chloe Malle,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Flowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowery. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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