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The broccoli florets were originally distributed to select Walmart stores in Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
In fact, the Kevin’s Beef Bulgogi with broccoli florets (which arrived trimmed) is one of my favorite Hungryroot meals.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Mar. 2025
Bulk up the veggies: corn kernels, diced zucchinis, broccoli florets, and even spinach can be folded in for extra nutrition.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
The original recipe, from NYT Cooking, was extraordinarily simple: toss cauliflower florets in olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast alongside a head of garlic until tender.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
In fact, the Kevin’s Beef Bulgogi with broccoli florets (which arrived trimmed) is one of my favorite Hungryroot meals.
—Emily Farris, Bon Appétit, 14 Mar. 2025
Bulk up the veggies: corn kernels, diced zucchinis, broccoli florets, and even spinach can be folded in for extra nutrition.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
The original recipe, from NYT Cooking, was extraordinarily simple: toss cauliflower florets in olive oil, season with salt and pepper and roast alongside a head of garlic until tender.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for floret
Noun
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Depending on the strain and genetics of the cannabis, those buds, or flowers, look and smell differently, along with producing different effects for people who use them.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Remove any stems that have died back over the winter, as evidenced by dry, crunchy buds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.—
Rebecca Hancock,
star-telegram,
13 June 2017
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Broccoli Salad ▪ 3 stalks of brocoli (separated into flowerets) ▪ 1/2 c. chopped green onions ▪ 1 c. raisins ▪ 1 c. peanuts (salted) Mix together: ▪ 1 c. mayonnaise ▪ 2 T. sugar ▪ 2 T. vinegar 1.—
Rebecca Hancock,
star-telegram.com,
13 June 2017
Noun
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In the summer, pollinators love the flowers, and understandably so – bean flowers not only signal the coming produce but are also eye-catching.—
Abigayle Ward,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2025
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Harvey’s recurring motifs, or obsessions, are well-trodden, and not just in photography but in literature, too: flowers, children, food, nature, interiors.—
Ocean Vuong,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2025
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Squash blossoms arrive delicately filled and citrusy, topped with herbs and micro flowers that add a painterly touch.—
Keyla Vasconcellos,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Spring has sprung in Idaho, bringing the classic seasonal finicky weather, new blossoms and that familiar tickle in the nose from pollen when the wind blows.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Floret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floret. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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