as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
aromatic flowers can add greatly to the ambience of a room
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Recent Examples of aromatic
Garlic Garlic is an aromatic herb popular in cooking.
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Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
20 June 2026
The whirlwind three-hour tour took us into the heart of the city, first to Mısır Çarşısı, or the Egyptian Bazaar, filled with aromatic spices and tempting Turkish delight, then to the stunning Rüstem Pasha Mosque, which was built in 1561.
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Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
The result is a strong, aromatic smoke that lasts about 20 to 40 minutes.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Use flowering shrubs such as hydrangeas and lilacs, aromatic herbs such as lavender, and plants with interesting foliage to add pizzazz to your arrangements.
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Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for aromatic
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
20 June 2026
The whirlwind three-hour tour took us into the heart of the city, first to Mısır Çarşısı, or the Egyptian Bazaar, filled with aromatic spices and tempting Turkish delight, then to the stunning Rüstem Pasha Mosque, which was built in 1561.
—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2026
The result is a strong, aromatic smoke that lasts about 20 to 40 minutes.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
Use flowering shrubs such as hydrangeas and lilacs, aromatic herbs such as lavender, and plants with interesting foliage to add pizzazz to your arrangements.
—
Viveka Neveln,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for aromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aromatic
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This medium-sized, rounded tree is appreciated for its fragrant white flower clusters in mid-to-late spring and year-round features.
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Celebrate the fragrant blooms at the annual Sequim Lavender Festival in July.
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Pheromone perfume has flooded social media feeds with bold claims about boosting attraction, but the science behind these scented sprays is murkier than the marketing suggests.
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Now’s the time to save big on finds from top brands, like a Series 9 Apple Watch, a summery-scented Yankee Candle, and a Black and Decker vacuum for floor-to-ceiling messes.
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“Aromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aromatic. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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