How to Use aromatic in a Sentence
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The soft shrub has a minty aromatic leaf and grows to about two to three feet tall.
—Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 30 Mar. 2023
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These four recipes highlight just some of those aromatic through lines.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Jan. 2026
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Sweet and very aromatic with lemongrass and warm spices.
—Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Apr. 2026
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The final dish is deeply aromatic and rich but not overly spicy.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
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Even a small planter box or patio corner with a few aromatic plants can work.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
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That’s right, lime lovers will love this drink thanks to the zesty, aromatic flavor from the lime peels.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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Perfect for your next trip to the islands, this scent is juicy and aromatic.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Sep. 2023
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Has a fresh, aromatic, and citrusy smell.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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For those who aren’t beer nerds, thiols are compounds in hops that are very aromatic.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2024
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Sometimes, one sniff of aromatic oil can do wonders for busy bees who are stressed to the max.
—Nerisha Penrose, ELLE, 29 Nov. 2022
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This small shrub-like herb has aromatic leaves in an eye-catching shade of silvery green.
—Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
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Red is a blend of citrus and aromatic herbal, with notes of patchouli, cedarwood and white musk.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 12 Dec. 2025
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Your spinach will grow safely guarded by these aromatic plants.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
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So the key question now is if these other aromatic actors will fall.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2022
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Then wisps of cocoa nibs and bacon fat join the aromatic party.
—oregonlive, 4 Mar. 2023
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These buds are aromatic and have a golden-green hue ringed with vibrant orange.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
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On the other hand, hot coffee tends to be more bitter and aromatic.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
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This is a magical mix of luscious fruit, aromatic herbs and fiery spice.
—Nicole Hvidsten, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
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Its warm aromatic flavors will lift any filling.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025
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Think of it like an aromatic dinner bell for sap-sucking insects.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2026
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They get dressed in a tangy buttermilk dressing, along with aromatic fresh dill and lemon zest.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
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The aromatic cheese and bacon flavor mask pill scent and texture.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Garlic and fresh thyme add aromatic depth, while a touch of white wine deglazes the pan and adds bright acidity.
—Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
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Thick squares of daheen, a gooey, rich, aromatic cake soaked in cardamom syrup, are cut to order.
—Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
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The aromatic lychee is sweet, with slightly floral and acidic notes.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2023
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After a soak in a series of hot baths, the garden pathway leads to an aromatic sauna.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
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Many gardeners grow it in an herb garden for its aromatic leaves that can be used in cooking.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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The set includes aromatic scents such as lavender, chamomile, and citrus.
—Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
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Common pests like aphids and whiteflies are turned away by the aromatic natural oils in basil.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
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Instead, make this aromatic rum bread pudding.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
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All of them bring enough fruit and the right aromatics to make the soup even better.
—Michael Austin, chicagotribune.com, 15 Feb. 2018
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A lot of aromatics go into the sauce to add depth and heat; don’t skimp on them.
—Elizabeth Mervosh, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
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Same with aromatics like garlic or dark greens like kale that can stand up to the squash.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Oct. 2023
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Here, it is fried with aromatics and crunchy garlic with chili oil and then tossed in lime juice.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
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Image Be sure to keep the aromatics on the lighter side here.
—Melissa Clark, New York Times, 11 May 2018
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But do use extra virgin olive oil to sauté the aromatics for the sauce.
—Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 20 June 2023
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Rinse off salt and arrange skin side down over aromatics in roasting pan.
—Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit, 26 Sep. 2017
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Why not skip the tarka step and simply cook the spices and aromatics with the lentils?
—Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 22 Jan. 2020
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The first little bit of fussing comes at the start, with a bowl full of aromatics.
—Kim Walker, Woman's Day, 9 Jan. 2012
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His pho stands out with its beefy broth, layered with smoke from the charred aromatics and fall-apart brisket.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
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Place the neck and half of the aromatics in the roasting pan; top with the roasting rack.
—Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 21 Nov. 2022
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Once all those aromatics are all super fragrant, wilt down the spinach.
—Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit, 21 May 2018
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To her, the thin omelets filled with spices and aromatics are an act of precision and love.
—Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 14 June 2023
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This dish begins with aromatics — onions and garlic — cooked in olive oil.
—Daniel Neman, The Seattle Times, 22 Aug. 2017
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The aromatics add flavor, eggs acts as a binder, and breadcrumbs help bind while adding heft.
—Aliza Abarbanel, Bon Appetit, 2 May 2018
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The paste is cooked with aromatics, soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup and brown sugar.
—Amisha Gurbani, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Mar. 2023
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Take sweet-and-sour pork, which starts with a cure of aromatics and cooks to tenderness overnight.
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 28 Apr. 2023
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There have been small changes to the spices and aromatics added since his time, but the technique is always the same.
—Adrienne Cheatham, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024
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Put a simmer pot on the stove with aromatics like oranges and cloves for a festive scent.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Dec. 2025
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This recipe rolls many of the aromatics and herbs into the meatballs so there’s no sauteing.
—Sarah Copeland, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2023
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The spice blooms in the oil, opening up its aromatics, while the garlic mellows out.
—Bon Appétit, 21 Nov. 2019
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For example, when using leeks as aromatics for stock, frozen is just fine.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
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Green or brown lentils, simmered simply with aromatics and a rind, are transformed in the same way.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026
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Add the green chiles and their juices and cook, stirring, until aromatic, about 1 minute.
—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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The sautéing of the aromatics also revealed the cooker’s hot spots.
—Callie Sumlin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
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In another pot, beef shank relaxes in rice wine, soy sauce and the same heady mix of aromatics.
—Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2018
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That was the only dud dish of the night, the rest a tongue-tingling parade of aromatics and flavors.
—Michael Mayo, sun-sentinel.com, 13 June 2019
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To steady the aromatics on the stove, use a small grilling rack, heavy-duty broiling rack, or oven-safe cooling rack.
—Charles Lam, NBC News, 11 May 2017
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For others, adding fat, acidity, aromatics and even heat can take corn to the next level.
—Julia Levy, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2023
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To the hot pan, add 1 to 2 tablespoons cooking oil and the aromatics of your choice.
—Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, 20 July 2019
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