boutonniere
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We turned that over and over during the drive that followed until I burst out laughing — the crazed kind that might result from being sprayed in the face by the Joker's trick boutonniere.
From Salon • Dec. 6, 2024
Sitting in his parents’ backyard in mid-May, he showed off pictures of Baby Elliott, then 9 months old, at prom the night before, wearing a tiny floral boutonniere Walton had made in an agriculture class.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2023
The groom, in a three-piece navy suit — also Ralph Lauren — wore a floral brooch as a boutonniere.
From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2022
Ms. Valonis wore a champagne lace knee-length dress with a matching shawl; Mr. Mirra, a royal blue suit with a bright white carnation boutonniere.
From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2021
Darren looks good when he gets dressed up for a dance and wears a boutonniere.
From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper
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