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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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Try teasing with scents, like a specific fragrance that turns you on.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
20 Mar. 2025
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Her favorite scent is Highrise, which features notes of red currant, velvet plum, and amber, but there are three other fresh varieties to choose from.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The mixture should bubble vigorously and not produce a smell other than the smell of vinegar.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Moreover, your perception of a smell can be very context and circumstance dependent.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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However, fragrances can also hide under different names.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2025
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No matter the setting, fragrance remains a special part of Elle’s daily self-care and her overall human experience.—
Martine Thompson,
Essence,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bright, intense purple; heady aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, lavender and a hint of clove.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rich in cultural traditions, different selections of these heirloom varieties favor different climates and geographies differently, offering a wide range of aromas and flavors.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Redolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redolence. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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