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as in garlands
a bunch of flowers
I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday
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as in compliments
an admiring personal remark
an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats
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Recent Examples of bouquets
The bride and bridesmaids carried simple bouquets of white calla lilies with a few shaggy strands of amaranth.
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Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Outside of City Hall on Thursday morning, a black van with a mobile billboard displayed portraits of Metayer Bowen and bouquets of flowers were left on the walkway outside the building.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Calle kept and dried the bouquets that Gehry sent her.
—Elisa Wouk Almino
editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The Northwest Nazarene University Choir and Orchestra performed as Hogaboam’s teal-green casket lay among lavish bouquets before a large stage at the center of the arena.
—Noah Daly
april 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
She was surrounded by bouquets of white roses donated by fans, and as tens of thousands of mourners walked by and paid their respects, her dad, Abraham, thanked them for coming.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
After calling Hole for help, Odin immediately starts wheeling Loke’s gurney out of the room to the elevator where the duo run straight into a gaggle of Korps members carrying guns and bouquets.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Many attendees brought bouquets of flowers.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
That last point about bouquets is worth emphasizing — new adopters may not think about cut flowers as a risk.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Kaitlin Menza, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Outside of City Hall on Thursday morning, a black van with a mobile billboard displayed portraits of Metayer Bowen and bouquets of flowers were left on the walkway outside the building.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Calle kept and dried the bouquets that Gehry sent her.
—Elisa Wouk Almino
editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
The Northwest Nazarene University Choir and Orchestra performed as Hogaboam’s teal-green casket lay among lavish bouquets before a large stage at the center of the arena.
—Noah Daly
april 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
She was surrounded by bouquets of white roses donated by fans, and as tens of thousands of mourners walked by and paid their respects, her dad, Abraham, thanked them for coming.
—Jacqueline Weiss, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
After calling Hole for help, Odin immediately starts wheeling Loke’s gurney out of the room to the elevator where the duo run straight into a gaggle of Korps members carrying guns and bouquets.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
Many attendees brought bouquets of flowers.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
That last point about bouquets is worth emphasizing — new adopters may not think about cut flowers as a risk.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouquets
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Diners are greeted by marigold garlands, murals reminiscent of South Asian truck art, and a playlist that’s a rotation of '80s Bollywood hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Political career Vijay is among a handful of southern Indian film stars held in almost religious reverence by their fans; like Rajinikanth’s films, a Vijay film is heralded by puja ceremonies, special screenings, and festivities that include drumbeats and garlands.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Mar. 2026
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For Diptqyue, camellia oil is the star ingredient, with hair mist alternatives for many of their most popular scents, including Fleur de Peau.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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Our top pick is the CalmNFiz Shower Steamers, which come with eight relaxing scents like grapefruit and lavender.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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That process starts with video reviews with pretty hard critiques and soft compliments.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Our small gestures, like compliments, can inspire happiness and positive emotions.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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The boxy design further elevates the reversible pattern–big, bolder florals on one side, and delicate posies on the other.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But many room sprays contain harsh, migraine-inducing synthetic fragrances that leave much to be desired.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
2 Apr. 2026
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Individual components—such as wetness indicators, adhesives, dyes and fragrances—would also fall under the disclosure requirements.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Given the collection's tropical theme, this particular iteration features notes of pineapple, guava, hibiscus, and other island aromas.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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In an interview with Forbes, DeLeon described Three Hearts Rum rum as sticky toffee in flavor with aromas of wood, spices, candied orange and vanilla.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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This year’s awards will also feature a number of musical tributes to anime, including performances from Dean Fujioka and rock band Porno Graffitti.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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This year’s Crunchyroll Anime Awards will host a suite of musical tributes to anime.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Elliot’s favorites include preppy bobs and long layers.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2026
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Smith bobs and weaves around the question.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Bouquets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquets. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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