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as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
the ambrosial air of a greenhouse filled with orchids
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2
as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a platter heaped with exotic and ambrosial tropical fruits
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Adjective
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Producers take big swings with unexpected botanicals like earthy eucalyptus, zesty green turmeric, and floral, fragrant mangosteen, a fruit native to Southeast Asia.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
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Leave with the knowledge and confidence to cultivate, enjoy, and sustain your own fresh, fragrant herbs right at home.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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The event will feature live rockabilly and early rock & roll music, delicious light bites, live plein air painters, an auction and more.—
Encinitas Advocate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to its unique design, the Dutch oven’s lid doubles as a 10.25-inch cast-iron skillet that can easily be used to make your favorite cornbread, delicious cobblers, hot dips for parties, and much more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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The wine is fruity and aromatic, featuring a mix of stone fruit and citrus aromas underpinned by herbal notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Both clean and aromatic, Blueland’s collections are a mainstay in our editors’ bathrooms.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
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There are probably a hundred different scented geranium species and varieties, if not more.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the present study, heating the scented wax contributed significantly to the number of new particles formed in the indoor air, particularly those smaller than 100 nanometers (nm).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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