floweret

variants also flowerette

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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, 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.com, 13 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for floweret
Noun
  • Spiny charred florets soak up bright squash purée and chili coconut crema, each bite punctuated by the pop of spiced pecans and tart pomegranate seeds.
    Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
  • To prepare the salad: Separate the broccoli florets and then peel away the woody exterior of the stalks and cut into ¼-inch pieces.
    Beth Dooley, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • Your email photo showed a top with two large buds developing.
    Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2025
  • Sowing Brussels sprouts seeds too late in the season causes growing buds to be more vulnerable to heat stress, leaving you with smaller sprouts.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Hibiscus plants add tropical flair to summer gardens with their large, showy flowers and glossy green foliage.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2025
  • Also, a document Word 4 (bottom right) hint — flower used as a symbol of remembrance.
    Kris Holt, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Noun
  • Fan identity blossoms through in-jokes and the personas built up around a club’s most popular players, often referred to by their first names.
    Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 12 July 2025
  • Every September, the park hosts the Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration to celebrate Southeastern Native American culture, according to Macon's tourism website, and holds a Lantern Light Tour in the spring coinciding with the city's popular cherry blossom festival.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Her top tips include planting nectar-rich annuals like lantanas and zinnias, using lightweight potting soil, feeding plants with long-lasting fertilizer, and mixing blooms with eye-catching foliage.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 6 July 2025
  • These organisms can quickly reproduce, leading to dense blooms and surface scums, particularly in the shallow, warmer parts of the lake, according to the NPS.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025

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“Floweret.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/floweret. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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