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as in smell
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
the redolence of fir trees always reminds me of Christmas
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Recent Examples of redolence
The Russian army has focused on, and even mythologized, tank warfare for decades for its redolence of Russian victories over the Nazis in World War II.
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Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2023
This version is especially pared down, relying mostly on the bones, which are boiled over multiple hours to imbue the broth with fatty redolence.
—New York Times, 13 June 2022
To celebrate the occasion, Green’s son, Grant Green Jr. — a guitarist of cool, unhurried disposition, bearing the striking redolence of his father’s style — leads an all-star band at Jazz Standard.
—New York Times, 28 June 2018
This new sound often bears the markings of calypso, Afrobeat, grime and drum ’n’ bass, plus the spiritual jazz of the 1960s and ’70s, and an abiding redolence of Indian classical.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2017
A huge pot bubbles on the stove at the yellow guest house for hours, filling the air with the cloying redolence of burning tires.
—Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian, 17 Jan. 2017
Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2023
This version is especially pared down, relying mostly on the bones, which are boiled over multiple hours to imbue the broth with fatty redolence.
—New York Times, 13 June 2022
To celebrate the occasion, Green’s son, Grant Green Jr. — a guitarist of cool, unhurried disposition, bearing the striking redolence of his father’s style — leads an all-star band at Jazz Standard.
—New York Times, 28 June 2018
This new sound often bears the markings of calypso, Afrobeat, grime and drum ’n’ bass, plus the spiritual jazz of the 1960s and ’70s, and an abiding redolence of Indian classical.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2017
A huge pot bubbles on the stove at the yellow guest house for hours, filling the air with the cloying redolence of burning tires.
—Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian, 17 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redolence
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
Noun
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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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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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His take, the curry shrimp burger, brings the bold aromas of herbs and Scotch bonnet peppers to a shrimp patty served on a warm brioche bun and topped with a mango pickled slaw, arugula, and a signature curry mango aioli.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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The sprays use essential oils to create nuanced aromas inspired by dreamy settings and are designed to fragrance rooms, sheets, and even cars.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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