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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
Reward meeting your weight loss goals with nonfood rewards (such as a massage, bouquet of flowers, a nice bath, attending a concert, and more).
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
The cheesecake, sprinkled with edible flower petals, may as well have been a bouquet congratulating us for making the right choice.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Several stars have already thrown their hat bouquet into the ring to be a part of the big day.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Wrap fresh herbs in a damp paper towel, or place into a jar of water (like a bouquet of flowers).
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 15 Sep. 2025
The cheesecake, sprinkled with edible flower petals, may as well have been a bouquet congratulating us for making the right choice.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 15 Sep. 2025
Several stars have already thrown their hat bouquet into the ring to be a part of the big day.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Wrap fresh herbs in a damp paper towel, or place into a jar of water (like a bouquet of flowers).
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquet
Noun
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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.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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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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By noon, the scent was not quite as strong, but still lingering.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Bargatze’s bit is predicated on the fact that most awards show speeches are self-indulgent, rambling tributes to other celebrities, which is fine.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
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Vance's tribute is expected to reflect on Kirk's legacy and his role in shaping conservative youth movements.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Hang the fall garland above your door or along your porch eaves for easy outdoor fall decor.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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Dust off your fake cobwebs and sparkly garlands, but don’t forget to level up your Halloween Squishmallows collection, too.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
5 Sep. 2025
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Goth was previously featured as one of the faces of Prada’s La Femme fragrance, and has appeared in several Miu Miu campaigns, in addition to walking in the brand’s fall 2023 show.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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That’s where this fragrance-free, non-comedogenic and hypoallergenic collection — which was designed for all skin types — comes in.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
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That’s an even bigger compliment.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Travelers can now submit not only grievances but also compliments and comments.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025
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The table was set with a posy in a parfait glass and a pot of Colman’s mustard.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
21 July 2025
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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.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
27 June 2025
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Welcome to this year’s Best of Beauty winners in the Scent category, a list that includes nine genre-defining fragrances, a solid perfume, two body mists, one delicious-smelling hair mist, two oils, and four home aromas.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The aromas of this wine - maraschino cherry, pink roses and sea breeze - are dazzling; there is great freshness, excellent complexity and significant persistence; enjoy this over the next three to five years.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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