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as in smell
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
the ripe aroma of a sweatshirt that's in dire need of laundering
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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
the aroma of wealth and privilege that pervades the manicured confines of the country club
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Recent Examples of aroma
Honey from bees visiting the tree’s flowers in spring is highly valued for its delicate aroma and flavor.
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
Close your eyes and imagine the aroma of your grandmother’s fresh-baked rolls coming out of the oven.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Before dinner starts at 5 p.m., the restaurant fills with a lovely, smoky aroma, thanks to the pizza oven Sister left behind that’s been repurposed to roast oceanic delights.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
The pit is located in the back of the dining room, so the aroma of the meat smoking permeates the building in the best way.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
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Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2025
Close your eyes and imagine the aroma of your grandmother’s fresh-baked rolls coming out of the oven.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
Before dinner starts at 5 p.m., the restaurant fills with a lovely, smoky aroma, thanks to the pizza oven Sister left behind that’s been repurposed to roast oceanic delights.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 14 Feb. 2025
The pit is located in the back of the dining room, so the aroma of the meat smoking permeates the building in the best way.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aroma
Noun
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The eucalyptus and cedar oil scent is calming for a full sensorial experience.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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It’s made from natural ingredients and uses real plants and fruit juices to create the scents.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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However, some of the chemicals responsible for these smells, such as limonene, are the very VOCs that groups including EWG have identified as potentially problematic.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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Other linen sprays make the most ordinary bedroom smell like a luxury hotel or offer a trip to Hawaii via a whiff of gardenia.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This digital detox will cleanse and calm your aura.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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And of course, no beauty splurge list would be complete without a sophisticated fragrance to elevate your winter aura.—
Tira Urquhart,
Essence,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Create ‘The White Lotus’ Fantasy At Home Nest New York has also embraced the show’s aesthetic with a thematic cucumber and white sage candle, featuring fragrance notes of cucumber, white sage and lavender.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Priced at $99 for 50ml, Golden Rule stands strong among luxury fragrances without the luxury price tag.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The four-mile-long stretch of sand is often uncrowded, boasting a quiet atmosphere for ultimate relaxation.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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These worlds would naturally lack thick atmospheres from the start, leading to a rocky composition.—
Dakotah Tyler,
Scientific American,
18 Feb. 2025
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In addition to being found in soil, small amounts of heavy metals can be spotted naturally in the environment, including in food products, due to air, water, and soil exposure, according to the Girl Scouts.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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The grille panel at the vehicle's front-end also extends forward and drops down to serve as a curved loveseat for enjoying some fresh air.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Like the building, the Grande Cuvée combines tradition and modernity to stunning effect: The resulting dram—renowned for its complex layers of flavor and long-lasting finish—can command $1,000 a bottle on the secondary market.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
22 Feb. 2025
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Its stainless steel filter makes for a rich and unimpeded flavor, and its high-heat borosilicate glass carafe keeps those flavors intact.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Aroma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aroma. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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