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as in smell
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
the ripe aroma of a sweatshirt that's in dire need of laundering
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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
the aroma of wealth and privilege that pervades the manicured confines of the country club
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Recent Examples of aroma
Le Monde Gourmand's warm yet spicy scent, with hints of nutmeg, sandalwood and musk, is the perfect aroma for sweater weather.
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The original Myslf aroma boasts floral elements with woody undertones, a combination that evoked strong childhood memories for Butler.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
The strong aroma of abusive conduct in the Comey case might incline the judge, Michael Nachmanoff, to adopt a more skeptical approach to the charges.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
For those who can already hear the whispers of falling leaves and detect the faint aroma of pumpkin spice, keep scrolling to shop our favorite finds from the launch.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
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Staff Author, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The original Myslf aroma boasts floral elements with woody undertones, a combination that evoked strong childhood memories for Butler.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
The strong aroma of abusive conduct in the Comey case might incline the judge, Michael Nachmanoff, to adopt a more skeptical approach to the charges.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
For those who can already hear the whispers of falling leaves and detect the faint aroma of pumpkin spice, keep scrolling to shop our favorite finds from the launch.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aroma
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aroma
Noun
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The executive also highlighted the launch of a new Borsalino fragrance called White Iris complementing the Black Iris scent introduced last February.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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This set of six includes scents like lavender, menthol and eucalyptus, vanilla and orange, grapefruit, watermelon, and peppermint, each made with natural essential oils.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Other signs of mold or spoilage include shriveling, leaking juice, soft spots, or an off smell.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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The smell after a rain is indescribable.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Our foul, flatulent father-figure may exaggerate a bit when belittling his enemies (and friends, for that matter), but cloaked under his aura of filth — like an adult Pig-Pen’s toxic dust cloud — rests a core truth.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Sep. 2025
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Dodging its attacks against the trainers is paramount, as is collecting aura that can power up your own Pokémon to do their own temporary Mega Evolutions.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
24 Sep. 2025
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Bath & Body Works, which has been around for decades, is known for its iconic, cult-worthy fragrances that at the same time elevate the customer experience with new scents that quickly become best-sellers.—
Alisa Rendor,
StyleCaster,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Italian fashion brand Peserico, the French fragrance company Parfums De Marly, Veronica De Piante, Generation Love, LoveShackFancy, Onia, Malia Mills and Todd Snyder were newcomers to Step Up for Fashion this year.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
25 Sep. 2025
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The tiny home park (that also offers Airstreams for rent) provides quaint and private accommodations for guests with a communal camp atmosphere.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Generated when biomass, such as crop residues, wood, or other organic matter, is heated to produce clean energy, bio-tar can clog pipelines, corrode equipment, and release harmful compounds into the atmosphere if not managed carefully.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Autos Are an Economic Anchor China’s bold move into electric vehicles began in 2009 as a top-down policy to compete with foreign automakers, cut air pollution and reduce oil imports.—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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This change limited the state's ability to secure federal funds for energy efficiency projects, address emissions of climate-warming air pollutants at a statewide level, or promote cleaner technologies that don't rely on fossil fuels.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Those who want to add Protein Cold Foam to their favorite drink can choose from flavors including banana, vanilla, sugar-free vanilla, chocolate, matcha, salted caramel and brown sugar, plain with no sugar and limited-time seasonal flavors pumpkin and pecan.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
29 Sep. 2025
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Dishes folded West African, Caribbean, and American vernaculars into a choreography of flavors that know each other intimately.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Aroma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aroma. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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