1
as in aromatic
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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Recent Examples of ambrosial
This ambrosial cocktail starts with the classic elements of a mimosa—orange juice and sparkling wine—but kicks the party up a notch with a splash each of gin and Lillet Blanc.
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Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
The Chartreuse charms the cocktail, giving it a bright herbaceousness and seductive spice, with the liqueur’s full battery of gifts echoing into a long, ambrosial finish.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
Discover new species and varieties of ambrosial fruits from around the world and grown locally.
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Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
20 June 2026
The Chartreuse charms the cocktail, giving it a bright herbaceousness and seductive spice, with the liqueur’s full battery of gifts echoing into a long, ambrosial finish.
—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
Discover new species and varieties of ambrosial fruits from around the world and grown locally.
—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ambrosial
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Garlic Garlic is an aromatic herb popular in cooking.
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The whirlwind three-hour tour took us into the heart of the city, first to Mısır Çarşısı, or the Egyptian Bazaar, filled with aromatic spices and tempting Turkish delight, then to the stunning Rüstem Pasha Mosque, which was built in 1561.
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
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Sweet and spicy pepper jelly makes these fast-fix wings extra delicious.
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This medium-sized, rounded tree is appreciated for its fragrant white flower clusters in mid-to-late spring and year-round features.
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Celebrate the fragrant blooms at the annual Sequim Lavender Festival in July.
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Pheromone perfume has flooded social media feeds with bold claims about boosting attraction, but the science behind these scented sprays is murkier than the marketing suggests.
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Now’s the time to save big on finds from top brands, like a Series 9 Apple Watch, a summery-scented Yankee Candle, and a Black and Decker vacuum for floor-to-ceiling messes.
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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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