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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
Network talk show, then wooed the comic by sending her copious bouquets.
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Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
No home is complete without a few plants or a bouquet of fresh flowers.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
The Modern Family star posed in the thong design next to numerous bouquets of flowers.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
And to make matters even better, a gorgeous bouquet arrives from Chloe and Brooks for Mother’s Day.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
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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.—
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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.—
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Poor Hygiene Ever been on a plane and caught a foul scent?—
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It’s billed to bridge wellness, scent and self-expression.—
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Shelton’s mother, Stacy, also paid tribute to him on social media.—
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His most recent Instagram post is from 2024 and pays tribute to his deceased bandmate, Liam Payne.—
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Unlike many royal tiaras which feature sharp geometric spikes of diamonds or uniform loops, the Spencer Tiara has a more natural design known as the garland style.—
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Christmas garlands, high heels, and even craft supplies have all found a home in the spacious cavity.—
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The ingredients are hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, and free from fragrances and parabens.—
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One of our writers swears by this Aquaphor lip balm herself because of its gentle formula, which is free of fragrance and parabens.—
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By the time Eric’s plane lands in London the following morning, Harper has a target in mind, compliments of a professional story finder.—
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Bobby was completely allergic to compliments in the most endearing way.—
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The table was set with a posy in a parfait glass and a pot of Colman’s mustard.—
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The bedding brand keeps it fresh in terms of colorways, with the new Windy Floral (a retro take on flowers) and a Caroline Z. Hurley collab of block print posies.—
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Follow the aroma of warm, sugary dough to the bright pink food truck covered in dogs and surrounded by neon lights.—
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The resulting casserole comes out tender and saucy, with a light creaminess, lovely aroma and a savory richness.—
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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