as in aromatic
having a pleasant smell
the balsam fir is a favorite as a Christmas tree because it is so fragrant
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Recent Examples of fragrant
Lilacs are one of spring's timeless blooming shrubs, cherished for their beautiful, fragrant blossoms.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Since the thick rind traps its aroma, look for heavy melons rather than fragrant ones.
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Joanna Sciarrino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
Every spring and summer, this place erupts in vibrant, fragrant blooms.
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Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
Position fragrant plants where air flow can carry the scent.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fragrant
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Since the thick rind traps its aroma, look for heavy melons rather than fragrant ones.
—
Joanna Sciarrino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
Every spring and summer, this place erupts in vibrant, fragrant blooms.
—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
Position fragrant plants where air flow can carry the scent.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fragrant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragrant
Adjective
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Grenache and Cinsault offer suppleness and aromatic lift when handled with restraint, while Mourvèdre provides structure without excessive sweetness when grown at altitude.
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This limited-time sparkling beverage is made with grapefruit, cranberry, and orange juices from concentrate, plus some aromatic bitter flavors and a touch of cane sugar to give it a mocktail feel that's better than soda and more interesting than simple fruit juice.
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Any sweet scents—whether natural from flowers or manmade scented soaps and perfumes—attract wasps.
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Visitors can salsa dance in Puerto Rico, milk a mechanical cow in Michigan, walk through an orange-scented citrus grove in Florida, practice their lasso skills in Wyoming, pick up Mardi Gras beads in Louisiana, send a postcard from West Virginia and peruse a Waffle House menu in Georgia.
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“Fragrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrant. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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