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Recent Examples of corsage
Behind the bride was a nearly 15-foot veil, and her mother-in-law Queen Anne-Marie's antique corsage tiara was on her head.
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Empress Eugénie’s diamond diadem and her large corsage-bow brooch — an imperial ensemble of rare craftsmanship — were also part of the loot.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Lace showed up again on a new iteration of the Cinch bag, and as a 3D corsage on a slingback.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 18 Jan. 2026
Empress Eugénie’s diamond diadem and her large corsage-bow brooch — an imperial ensemble of rare craftsmanship — were also part of the loot.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Lace showed up again on a new iteration of the Cinch bag, and as a 3D corsage on a slingback.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corsage
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Her light-blue dress matched the dog’s collar and the boutonniere pinned to Elliott’s suit.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
23 Feb. 2026
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Guests are literally referred to as kings and queens, the men given crowns and boutonnieres, and the women tiaras and wrist corsages.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Pierce’s regular seat in the Grand Casino Arena press box was decorated with a bouquet of flowers and a framed photo of Pierce taken at the arena just a few weeks ago.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Miami Herald, el Nuevo Herald and Bradenton Herald newsrooms scored a bouquet of honors in the Florida Society of News Editors awards for stories, photos and projects published in 2025.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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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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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
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Make a Posy That Speaks Volumes To make a small bouquet—aka a posy—use four or five kinds of flowers at most.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Corsage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corsage. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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