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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
See All Example Sentences for aroma
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
Noun
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So Customers Can Interact With Your Brand A creative non-digital idea is a pop-up sensory experience where customers can interact with the brand through touch, smell, taste or sound.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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On the website Vet Explains Pets, Dr. Jess Kirk said that because of their heightened sense of smell, dogs may be able to sense hormonal changes during pregnancy.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 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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Fewer people on the slopes is also a huge bonus for skiers and the mountain atmosphere is much more relaxed.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Serving many different customers The advantages of such a platform include superior image quality, less congested orbits, and natural debris removal as inoperable satellites are pulled down into Earth's atmosphere and burnt up.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Any thoughts that England might pull together for one coherent performance in honor of Buttler soon dissipated when Phil Salt and Jamie Smith ballooned catches up in the air with mistimed pull shots.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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And here’s today’s e-newspaper 3 things to know before the 2025 Oscars The 97th Academy Awards airs Sunday, wrapping up an Oscars season filled with historic firsts and controversy.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
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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Now, the clever company behind Oreos is releasing two flavors to vie for space in the pantry.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Aroma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aroma. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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