as in bouquets
a bunch of flowers
gathered a posy of wildflowers to present to his girlfriend
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Recent Examples of posies
The couple's wedding favors, meanwhile, were comprised of individual posies of myrtle and white Balmoral heather.
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Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The boxy design further elevates the reversible pattern–big, bolder florals on one side, and delicate posies on the other.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
The boxy design further elevates the reversible pattern–big, bolder florals on one side, and delicate posies on the other.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for posies
bouquets
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The team went through four chefs before finding talented 26-year-old local Hanna Lukowiesky, who not only whips up the five-course farmstead dinner (a bargain at 70 euros) but also picks flowers from around the island for the hotel’s bouquets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Perfect for carrying daily must-haves and any bouquets or other gardening supplies your recipient may pick up in the future, the tote is made from durable canvas and is medium-sized with long handles for easy carrying.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Posies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posies. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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