1
as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
the ambrosial air of a greenhouse filled with orchids
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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a platter heaped with exotic and ambrosial tropical fruits
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Adjective
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From colorful blooms to fill your summer tablescapes to warm weather veggies to fragrant herbs, there are a variety of companion plants that are perfect partners for basil.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
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Here is what the judges had to say: A fragrant embrace of baked sesame pastry and sweet cream cheese greets the senses, leading to a sumptuous palate of toffee, baked apple, and anise, all wrapped in a silky texture.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Fried rice is delicious on its own, but a block of extra-firm tofu can make this dish significantly more substantial and filling.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
30 May 2025
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My favorite way to use it up is by making zucchini butter—a luscious, versatile spread that is just as delicious on sandwiches as it is tossed with pasta.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Hercule Studio also carries other accessories like comfort pads, carrying straps, and aromatic mat sanitizers.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Plumes of aromatic smoke float over the pool bowl, which is still getting some action.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: An intense and inviting scented with menthol, citrus blossom, and herbal tea greets the senses, leading to a structured and rounded palate.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Powered by a blend of nourishing ingredients—coconut oil for deep moisture, silk protein for a smooth finish, and neem oil to to increase anti frizz results—this leaves curls soft, bouncy, and delicately scented.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
30 May 2025
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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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