as in bouquet
a bunch of flowers
gathered a posy of wildflowers to present to his girlfriend
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Recent Examples of posy
Without doubt, the engraving contributed to the popularity of posy holders.
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Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
As part of the welcome, Camilla — who wore a royal blue silk crepe dress by Fiona Clare and the Australian wattle brooch, a gift from Australian people to Queen Elizabeth — was presented with a posy by Ky, 12, and his sister Charlotte.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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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Carol A. Grissom, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Nov. 2024
As part of the welcome, Camilla — who wore a royal blue silk crepe dress by Fiona Clare and the Australian wattle brooch, a gift from Australian people to Queen Elizabeth — was presented with a posy by Ky, 12, and his sister Charlotte.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for posy
bouquet
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For example, the bride’s bouquet featured 21 roses and 13 spray rose blooms in honor of the two hockey players’ numbers — Johnny Gaudreau wore 13, while Matthew Gaudreau wore 21.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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And that character is intense and slightly sweet with a bouquet of flavors including caramel, rum raisin ice cream, creme brulee, and milk chocolate, all undercut with some citrus and spice.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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“Posy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posy. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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