as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
my grandmother's house always seemed to be redolent with the aroma of baking bread
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Recent Examples of redolent
These aromatic, and often limited-edition, hydrators pair two of the best beauty characteristics—redolent scents and advanced moisture.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Korean cuisine is often associated with beef: bulgogi or kalbi or the do-it-yourself braziers that leave your hair and skin redolent of smoke.
—Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
Joni Mitchell, Joni Mitchell Archives — Vol. 3: The Asylum Years
Weaving through 2024 with these albums as my guiding lights made for a year redolent of some larger chaos.
—Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
The nose is redolent of overripe banana, sweet apple, and a hint of tar; on the palate, sweet notes of pineapple, coconut and vanilla are met by a dry, peppery spice.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
Korean cuisine is often associated with beef: bulgogi or kalbi or the do-it-yourself braziers that leave your hair and skin redolent of smoke.
—Peggy Orenstein, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
Joni Mitchell, Joni Mitchell Archives — Vol. 3: The Asylum Years
Weaving through 2024 with these albums as my guiding lights made for a year redolent of some larger chaos.
—Rolling Stone, 28 Dec. 2024
The nose is redolent of overripe banana, sweet apple, and a hint of tar; on the palate, sweet notes of pineapple, coconut and vanilla are met by a dry, peppery spice.
—Tony Sachs, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redolent
Adjective
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Offerings might include crudo, flash fried and pan seared presentations drizzled with a fragrant curry or a savory aguachile sauce.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Pathways for meditation strolls are woven through the immaculate landscaping, which includes towering oaks, lush ferns, and fragrant jasmine, as well as an orchard with 50 fruit-producing trees.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The specialty varieties of coffee harvested at the farm have long commanded a hefty premium, reflecting their status as the source of aromatic brews savored like fine wine from Seattle to Seoul.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Turin is also the birthplace of vermouth, a fortified wine flavored with aromatic herbs that’s used in cocktails like the Negroni and the martini, which can be sipped at bars around town.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Past concepts have included Anya Mart, a supermarket-cum-corner store stocking scented candles, bags, charms, totes and other small gifts and accessories that fuse her branding with a host of familiar grocery items.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Some ways to create that aesthetic may be to Invest in plush robes, scented candles, and high-thread-count sheets to set the mood.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Redolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redolent. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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