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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
Johannesen selects wines that connect the consumer to each bottle’s origin story: their growing region, the folks who farmed the grapes, and the environmental factors that shaped their texture, flavor, and aromas.
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Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
This stunning wine is salmon colored in the glass with enticing aromas of apple, cherry blossom, and honeysuckle.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
That’s all thanks to the Maillard reaction, which occurs when sugars interact with the amino acids of proteins to create new, delicious flavors and aroma compounds, and also heightens the umami.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Everyone really does gravitate toward nostalgia, memory-inducing aromas, and especially those that evoke reminders from summers past.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 May 2025
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Betty Gold Kider, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 May 2025
This stunning wine is salmon colored in the glass with enticing aromas of apple, cherry blossom, and honeysuckle.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
That’s all thanks to the Maillard reaction, which occurs when sugars interact with the amino acids of proteins to create new, delicious flavors and aroma compounds, and also heightens the umami.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
Everyone really does gravitate toward nostalgia, memory-inducing aromas, and especially those that evoke reminders from summers past.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aroma
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Botanical Name: Mentha Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Moist, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral 08 of 11 Petunias These colorful annuals have an unusual scent that flies seem to hate.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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They're known for having a sweet, warm and slightly spicy scent similar to cinnamon or nutmeg, and are commonly consumed in ground form as a spice added to recipes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Beyond their novelty value, these additives can hide the taste and smell of condoms and lube, which some find off-putting.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Wafting down the normally quiet halls were the sounds of whistles, shouting— and the unmistakable smell of a skunk.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Look, this is Florida’s third straight trip to the Stanley Cup Final, so this team has an aura of confidence that’s unmatched by most others.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
15 June 2025
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Even a few states that don't normally have the chance to spot the auras, like New York, might be able to catch a glimpse.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Below, see some of the best face and body sunscreens, hair care, fragrances, hair tools and sun care products on sale for up to 50 percent off at Nordstrom, and shop the full beauty blowout here.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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From scented oils and lotions to body sprays, hair fragrances, and perfumes, fragrance routines have become the freshest way to create a signature scent.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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Game 3 is back in Sunrise Monday, and if Game 2’s Panthers watch party was any preview, expect a wild atmosphere.—
Adam Beasley,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Ultimately, professor Bayram says, the Gaziantep baklava known today was shaped by the local ingredients, the atmosphere and climate of the city — and by local chefs who were consumed with perfecting the recipe and passed that obsession along to their apprentices.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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The first Trump administration stacked the EPA Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee, which advises EPA on setting health-protective air quality standards, with opponents of environmental regulation, including people connected to industries the EPA regulates.—
H. Christopher Frey,
The Conversation,
5 June 2025
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Emergency responders searched for the man in rafts, on the ground, in the air and by railroad but didn’t find him, the agency said.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Sacbee.com,
5 June 2025
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The botanicals undergo a 48-hour cold maceration process, allowing for a subtle extraction of flavors.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But, grown for flavor, not shelf-life, these strawberries are also delicate.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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“Aroma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aroma. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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