bouquet

1
as in nosegay
a bunch of flowers I bought my wife a nice bouquet for her birthday

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2
as in scent
a sweet or pleasant smell this wine has a good bouquet

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3
as in tribute
an admiring personal remark an evening dress of daring design that attracted bouquets as well as brickbats

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Recent Examples of bouquet Now that mummies’ bouquets have been parsed, museums may recreate them. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025 There’s still births, funerals and other reasons to buy bouquets, too. Leah Asmelash, CNN, 12 Feb. 2025 Rina Horgan, representing the Hammond Teachers Federation, welcomed Reed and handed her a bouquet of flowers. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025 Grab a bouquet or two from your local florist or supermarket and scatter them tastefully throughout your decor. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bouquet
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Noun
  • 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
  • The Classic brings us quite the bright nosegay of favorites in Medina Spirit, whose hardy Derby win and subsequent drug tribulations literally rocked the sport back on its heels this summer, and his rival Essential Quality.
    Guy Martin, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2021
Noun
  • The eucalyptus and cedar oil scent is calming for a full sensorial experience.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • It’s made from natural ingredients and uses real plants and fruit juices to create the scents.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Adam Sandler's '50 years' performance Elsewhere, Adam Sandler paid tribute to the show's many memories and team members, including its hard-working crew.
    Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
  • However, the lighthearted tone of the song took a more emotional turn when Sandler paid tribute to the late Chris Farley and Norm Macdonald, two of his closest friends from the show.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Add seasonal decor around your outdoor space, such as pinecones, cranberry garlands or winter flowers.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Throughout the property find elegant garlands, wreaths and ornaments everywhere.
    Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Create ‘The White Lotus’ Fantasy At Home Nest New York has also embraced the show’s aesthetic with a thematic cucumber and white sage candle, featuring fragrance notes of cucumber, white sage and lavender.
    Pooja Shah, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Priced at $99 for 50ml, Golden Rule stands strong among luxury fragrances without the luxury price tag.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This could be as simple as holding hands, giving a compliment or making eye contact during a conversation.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Because it certainly wasn’t perceived in the industry as a compliment.
    Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Direct address is also the strength of the posy rings at Les Enluminures (A6), a dealer known for miniatures of the Middle Ages and Renaissance.
    Walker Mimms, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
  • One of these fashions was a trend started by the queen herself: the posy holder.
    Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
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  • His take, the curry shrimp burger, brings the bold aromas of herbs and Scotch bonnet peppers to a shrimp patty served on a warm brioche bun and topped with a mango pickled slaw, arugula, and a signature curry mango aioli.
    Jessica Fields, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
  • The sprays use essential oils to create nuanced aromas inspired by dreamy settings and are designed to fragrance rooms, sheets, and even cars.
    Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025

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“Bouquet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouquet. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.

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