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Recent Examples of floweret
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
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
Rebecca Hancock, star-telegram.com, 13 June 2017
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floweret
Noun
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Ingredients 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 6 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Directions Steam broccoli: Steam broccoli florets until just tender, 5 to 7 minutes.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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Snapdragons make excellent cut flowers and draw in bees who land on the lower floret shaped like the jaw of a dragon, and force their way in for pollen.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Nguyen’s striking direction in the scenes in which Kristen faces her future in the hospital elevates the maudlin material, especially after Kristen makes the choice to lose a leg in the hopes of snipping the cancer in the bud.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Its flower clusters are often two-toned because flowers emerge from pink buds but mature to a blue tone.—
Judy Nauseef,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Every sort of animal and flower was represented.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The dials are all adorned with a railway minute track that curves around every petal to accentuate the flower’s form.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 May 2026
Noun
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On her head, Kelly wore a Juliet cap with lace, pearls and wax orange blossoms and a tulle veil.—
Julie Tremaine,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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Hummingbirds are attracted to the blossoms.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Prune after the spring bloom and enjoy a rebloom later in the summer.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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When to Fertilize The best time to fertilize fruit trees is early spring, between the moment buds first begin to swell and full bloom.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Floweret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floweret. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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