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Recent Examples of corsage
Will one measly corsage be enough to keep Cassandra interested in Karl amid his pattern of unreliability?
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
What started as a simple flower corsage—using fall’s classic flower, the chrysanthemum—slipped onto the wrist or pinned onto clothing turned into elaborate floral arrangements that span from shoulders to waist.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
For her in-office return, an Alexander McQueen rosette corsage blazer jacket in a deep purple hue and matching pants are chosen.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Sep. 2024
Cattails will do things like provide a last-minute prom corsage for someone in need, and coordinate with local funeral homes to transport flowers or ensure they are properly delivered.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024
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Claire Franken, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2024
What started as a simple flower corsage—using fall’s classic flower, the chrysanthemum—slipped onto the wrist or pinned onto clothing turned into elaborate floral arrangements that span from shoulders to waist.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Sep. 2024
For her in-office return, an Alexander McQueen rosette corsage blazer jacket in a deep purple hue and matching pants are chosen.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Sep. 2024
Cattails will do things like provide a last-minute prom corsage for someone in need, and coordinate with local funeral homes to transport flowers or ensure they are properly delivered.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corsage
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Traditionally, dates exchange mums and garters, much like corsages and boutonnieres at prom, though anyone can wear one, regardless of having a date.Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Sep. 2024
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Newell wore a strapless pink gown for the occasion, and Bowers’ pink boutonniere complemented his prom date’s dress.Alexandra Hurtado, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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During her final Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Cynthia Erivo surprised Kotb with a bouquet of white flowers.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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In one photo and video, Fonseca shows off her sparkling diamond engagement ring over a giant bouquet of red roses.Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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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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That’s not to say modern-day luxury hasn’t been thought of, there are huge marble bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes and complimentary mini bars, not to mention crisp Egyptian cotton sheets, thick towels and posies of fresh roses to fragrance your room.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Corsage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corsage. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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