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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
It’s got an aroma that’s a mix of ocean, forest, and the first sprouts of tomato and basil in a spring garden.
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
The results include aromas such as Apple Mint Tea, English Moss, Spring Rain, Sugared Pear & Vanilla, Windsor Festival and Ginger Mango.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Her 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of anise, cedar, tobacco leaf, and black currant.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
While many versions of the aroma exist, feeding the line with new facets helps Mugler continue to tell the story.
—Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
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Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
The results include aromas such as Apple Mint Tea, English Moss, Spring Rain, Sugared Pear & Vanilla, Windsor Festival and Ginger Mango.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Her 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of anise, cedar, tobacco leaf, and black currant.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 17 Apr. 2025
While many versions of the aroma exist, feeding the line with new facets helps Mugler continue to tell the story.
—Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aroma
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My nightly shower regimen has turned into an everything shower, complete with subtle sea salt scents, scrubs, and body washes infused with nourishing and replenishing ingredients.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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Lysol's Lavender & Cotton Blossom fragrance is available in a suite of Lysol products to disinfect or clean every room in the home, killing 99.9% of germs while leaving behind a refreshing scent!—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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The smells, on the other hand, were intriguing—solvents, 3D printers, some other rapid prototyping, or maybe all of it all at once.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Many had grown accustomed to the solitude of death row, its stale smell and the frequent rants from inmates in mental health crisis.—
Hannah Wiley,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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There was a businesslike aura about a team known for their bravado — no shouting, no taunting or joking.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The gray metallic fixturing in the denim area projects a youthful aura, and there are oversize mirrors, 8.8 feet by 5 feet, for head-to-toe viewing.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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Included in the launch are the Sublime Large Gift Set ($159), which comes with a full, mini and travel-size fragrance, and the Sublime Small Gift Set ($45) featuring a miniature and travel bottle.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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His transformative journey into perfumery began unexpectedly during a visit to France, where a chance encounter ignited his enduring passion for fragrances.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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When our planet interacts with that rubble river, those comet bits race through Earth's atmosphere at high speeds: 41 miles (66 km) per second, to produce the shooting star effect.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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Even the ultra-competitive summer atmosphere on the island of Santorini—a 40-minute ferry from Ios—mellows at this time of year.—
Lee Cobaj,
Robb Report,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Airlines, including United, are working with the FAA to address the issues and ensure safe and efficient air travel.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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After a cold open that introduced the concept of spores—particles expelled into the air by infected in the last stage of their life cycle that can transfer to anyone who breathes them in—the closing minutes saw Ellie finally hunt down a member of Abby's entourage, Nora (Tati Gabrielle).—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 May 2025
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The fine granules will dissolve in the dough and impart subtle mocha notes, adding a deeper, more complex flavor to your cookies.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Funk can be found in the restaurant’s flavor — and in the air and on the walls.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Aroma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aroma. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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