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 Offerings include options for a span of budgets including bouquets under $60. Alexandra Pastore, WWD, 20 Jan. 2025 Observers were seen holding bouquets of flowers and wearing pins with images of Carter. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025 Since then, Paré has added one flower from each bouquet Hall has given her throughout their relationship. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 There’s truly nothing like a fresh bouquet of flowers, especially on Valentine’s Day. Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 8 Jan. 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
  • Eyewitnesses recalled the scent of burning, with guests’ screams filling the upper floors of the hotel.
    Alex Stambaugh, CNN, 21 Jan. 2025
  • The smell of smoke briefly overwhelmed the scent of Carlene Sutherland’s cherry pie and Sharon Tanner’s vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Named after the couple’s son, the Colombian urbano reflects on his personal and spiritual healing process, paying tribute to one of his biggest supporters.
    Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Additionally, this limited-edition by Res Tribus, which pays tribute to Día de los Muertos, has been infused with marigolds, as well as Mandarin oranges, lime, and quince.
    Richard Carleton Hacker, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Be mindful of decorations: Introduce holiday decor gradually, ensuring items such as tinsel, garlands and plants (e.g., mistletoe, poinsettias) are out of reach to prevent ingestion or injury.
    Lucy Notarantonio, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Step 1: Prep the Greenery for Cleaning Just like the tree, take everything that is removable off of the garland or wreath such as ornaments and lights.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Dior is renowned for its cutting-edge skin care products and inspiring fragrances.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Like prior Cacharel fragrances, such as Anaïs Anaïs from 1978, Ella Ella has a repeating name.
    Jennifer Weil, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Kansas City Chiefs tight end paid his girlfriend of more than a year a sweet compliment on the Wednesday, Jan. 29 episode of his and brother Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast.
    Rachel McRady, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
    Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 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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  • The nose features elegant and fresh aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, accompanied by subtle floral notes of rose petal and violet, spice notes of cinnamon and clove, and an earthy forest floor undertone.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Fistfuls of cilantro and Thai basil enhance the dish with grassy aroma and brightness, while red onions and scallions add a peppery punch.
    Megan Zhang, Saveur, 16 Jan. 2025

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