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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
This deep hue will also pair beautifully with any type of floral bouquet.
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Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
The rest of its ingredients make up a veritable bouquet of vegetables: Carrots, celery, cabbage, onion, parsley, and turnip are diluted and mixed with the caramel color to make a shelf-stable seasoning condiment that boosts a wide variety of dishes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
In pictures published earlier this month, Robbie is seen in a wedding scene, walking the English moors in a white ball gown, with a veil, diamond tiara and bridal bouquet.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The wine features a rich bouquet of dark fruit, cedar, and hints of rose petals.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Griswold, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2025
The rest of its ingredients make up a veritable bouquet of vegetables: Carrots, celery, cabbage, onion, parsley, and turnip are diluted and mixed with the caramel color to make a shelf-stable seasoning condiment that boosts a wide variety of dishes.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025
In pictures published earlier this month, Robbie is seen in a wedding scene, walking the English moors in a white ball gown, with a veil, diamond tiara and bridal bouquet.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
The wine features a rich bouquet of dark fruit, cedar, and hints of rose petals.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquet
Noun
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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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The Classic brings us quite the bright nosegay of favorites in Medina Spirit, whose hardy Derby win and subsequent drug tribulations literally rocked the sport back on its heels this summer, and his rival Essential Quality.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes,
6 Nov. 2021
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Prouvost engage audiences in quantum fundamentals not through complex explanations of concepts like qubits, but through video and sound developed with a quantum computer, as well scent and sculptural elements reflecting quantum phenomena.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Bring them into your home, too — at least the scent of them with this Yankee Candle.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Coogler and his co-screenwriter Joe Robert Cole opted not to recast Boseman's role as Wakanda's King T'Challa, and instead reworked the script to address his death and pay tribute to the performer.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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After Trachtenberg's death, many of her former costars paid tribute to her career in Hollywood, including Sarah Michelle Gellar, who starred with her on Buffy the Vampire Slayer in the early 2000s.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Its extravagant Beaux Arts design, featuring garlands, arched windows, and decorative cartouches, are a sight to behold.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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Ancient Greeks and Romans often decorated sculptures with colorful paint, as well as jewelry, fabrics, flowers, garlands and ribbons.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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While many of its fragrances are available stateside, thanks to Nordstrom, one of the best is Cedre Superfluide.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2025
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Kylie Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics (still majority-owned by Coty) is understood to have had success with its fragrances Cosmic Kylie Jenner Eau De Parfum and Cosmic 2.0.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Ojai Valley Inn’s views its Spiritual Wellness program as a compliment to more traditional Spa and Wellness practices that are also offered such as a signature Ojai massage or a nature walk in within the Mind Body program.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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To Benny Blanco, being compared to Bad Bunny quite the compliment!—
Daniela Avila,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Without doubt, the engraving contributed to the popularity of posy holders.—
Carol A. Grissom,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Nov. 2024
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Direct address is also the strength of the posy rings at Les Enluminures (A6), a dealer known for miniatures of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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These fragrant groundcovers offer pleasing aromas and colorful flowers.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant’s lushly landscaped garden is ready to seat as many as 1,000 customers, and the aromas of cheese enchiladas and fajitas—recipes perfected over 89 years—fill the air.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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