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Recent Examples of boutonniere
Meanwhile, Reynolds sported an olive green suit with a white floral boutonniere — another nod to Lively's character, who works as a florist.
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Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
For his groom getup, Hsieh kept things traditional in a clean black suit, but added a pop of color both with his teal hair and bold boutonniere featuring a fuchsia orchid and an orange and purple bird of paradise flower.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 27 May 2025
Chalamet, 29, opted for a sleek velvet suit decorated with a boutonniere.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 15 May 2025
The designer also shared a photo of Chalamet receiving the David for Cinematic Excellence honor in a Tom Ford look — a sleek velvet suit worn over a black undershirt and decorated with a white boutonniere — along with a video of the couple arriving on the red carpet.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 7 Aug. 2024
For his groom getup, Hsieh kept things traditional in a clean black suit, but added a pop of color both with his teal hair and bold boutonniere featuring a fuchsia orchid and an orange and purple bird of paradise flower.
—Rachel McRady, People.com, 27 May 2025
Chalamet, 29, opted for a sleek velvet suit decorated with a boutonniere.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 15 May 2025
The designer also shared a photo of Chalamet receiving the David for Cinematic Excellence honor in a Tom Ford look — a sleek velvet suit worn over a black undershirt and decorated with a white boutonniere — along with a video of the couple arriving on the red carpet.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for boutonniere
corsage
Noun
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What a contrast to the traditional approach: High school seniors go for separate hair and makeup appointments while their prom dates pick up corsages from local florists.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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There was even a photoshoot beforehand; her date wore a boutonniere, and Ford had a corsage.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Boutonniere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/boutonniere. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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