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as in rhetoric
full of fine words and fancy expressions
the flowery verses that always appear on valentines
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Recent Examples of flowery
David Vines White, the Garter Principle King of Arms, welcomed King Charless III as the new monarch in a flowery public tribute from the balcony of St. James's palace.
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Matthew Mulligan, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022
For example, product-makers intentionally use pink or purple materials or infuse packaging, with sweet or flowery scents to appease gender-normative marketing strategies.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 July 2022
Women at carriage association events typically wear long pastel dresses and flowery hats, white string gloves in rainy weather and brown or black leather ones to match the reins at other times.
—New York Times, 14 July 2022
The earthy and flowery flavor of White Widow is legendary, and the strain has been a cannabis classic for decades.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022
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Matthew Mulligan, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2022
For example, product-makers intentionally use pink or purple materials or infuse packaging, with sweet or flowery scents to appease gender-normative marketing strategies.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 July 2022
Women at carriage association events typically wear long pastel dresses and flowery hats, white string gloves in rainy weather and brown or black leather ones to match the reins at other times.
—New York Times, 14 July 2022
The earthy and flowery flavor of White Widow is legendary, and the strain has been a cannabis classic for decades.
—The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flowery
Adjective
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The wine features peach, lime, tropical fruits and floral notes with a smooth, slightly oaked finish.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Aussie style is typically bone-dry with rapier-sharp acidity, chalk-dust texture, and delicate citrus and floral flavors.—
Christina Pickard,
Bon Appétit,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The rhetorical strategy was part of Macron’s effort to keep the unsteady peace talks moving forward.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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Last spring, the Kremlin added a new rhetorical weapon to its regular barrages against President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.—
Paul Sonne,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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That means leaving the ornate, heavy, intricate lighting in the early 2000s.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2025
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The strapless dress featured a soft, feminine look, complete with a peachy tone and complemented by ornate white lace embroidery on the bodice and skirt.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Green Goodness features gin, wheatgrass, cucumber and melon juice, while the Pisco Morada is made with purple corn, pineapple, lime and spices.—
Connie Ogle,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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Carrie Bradshaw sporting her famous purple sequined Baguette in And Just Like That… James Devaney SJP’s character wearing a pink sequined version in the reboot.—
Mahoro Seward,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Flowery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flowery. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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