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as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
the ambrosial air of a greenhouse filled with orchids
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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a platter heaped with exotic and ambrosial tropical fruits
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After years of research, a highly fragrant pink and apricot hybrid tea rose named after the lifestyle doyenne has hit the market.—
Jessica Jordan,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025 -
Stir in garlic, sage and remaining 2 tablespoons flour and cook until vegetables are well coated with flour and garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The festival, held at History San José every June, honors the contributions of the Portuguese-American community while offering a taste of the homeland through delicious food, traditional music and lively folk dances.—
Brittany Delay,
The Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2025
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Making delicious meals at home shouldn’t come at the expense of your sanity.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Otherwise, enjoy the aromatic and flavorful delight turmeric tea has to offer.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Known for their aromatic scent, these trees have incredibly flammable, oily leaves.—
Hannah Singleton,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 2025
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Achieving a better night's sleep can be achieved through a variety of methods, including lighting scented candles, applying specific lotions, and even eating certain foods.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Droves of customers are buying this high-end scented Yankee Candle, along with this fluffy throw blanket to transform their living spaces into snuggly oases.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
11 Jan. 2025
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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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