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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
That’s saying nothing of the luscious lather that the Marseille-style soap builds up (and its herbaceous-resinous aroma).
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Known for its distinct diesel-like aroma and fast-acting effects, Sour Diesel delivers a heady buzz that enhances focus, creativity, and motivation.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
Instead, the couple gets to experience the sweet aroma of nostalgia and baked goods after bringing it to the Queen City.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
On a warm summer night, the presence of two huge bakeries seven blocks apart on Edmondson Avenue must have made for some sweet aromas.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2025
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Known for its distinct diesel-like aroma and fast-acting effects, Sour Diesel delivers a heady buzz that enhances focus, creativity, and motivation.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
Instead, the couple gets to experience the sweet aroma of nostalgia and baked goods after bringing it to the Queen City.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2025
On a warm summer night, the presence of two huge bakeries seven blocks apart on Edmondson Avenue must have made for some sweet aromas.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aroma
Noun
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Natural vapors coming from trees, like the monoterpenes that give pine trees their scent, produce aerosols and thus low-lying clouds that hover above forests.—
Max G. Levy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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After a shower at the gym, this is my favorite scent to put on.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
26 June 2025
Noun
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However, nearly two hours into the flight, the OP was hit by the strong smell of urine.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Speaking to Fox News Digital, Parks Canada representative Jennifer Nicholson said that, after opening the bottle, the first thing officials noticed was its strong smell.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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While jumping from one show to the next, Walters nurtured her relationship with fans and would have been appalled by the current aura of distrust.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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Verne purists won’t be pleased, because the tragic aura that surrounded Nemo in the novels doesn’t exactly translate here, and the adaptation’s company story line is so overwhelming while ultimately feeling too rapidly resolved.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Scent marketing involves strategically placing fragrances at key touchpoints to influence consumer behavior, boost satisfaction and increase sales.—
Tamara Bebb,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Analyst Steve Powers upgraded shares of the fragrance and personal care products stock to buy from hold.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
Noun
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The heat dome, defined as a high-pressure system in the upper atmosphere that traps heat and moisture below, is being driven by seasonal weather patterns and moisture pulled from the Gulf of Mexico.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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In this case, rapid, intense flash of electromagnetic energy were strong enough to ionize Earth's upper atmosphere and disrupt radio signals on the sunlit side of the planet, according to Space.com.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has already started mapping air corridors for air taxis and cargo drones, launching sometime in 2026.—
Hany Naeem,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Further guidance included keeping doors and windows closed and running air conditioners or purifiers, though whole-house fans or swamp coolers that bring in outside air were not recommended.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Over-marinating can also overpower the natural flavor of the meat.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Peel off the paper-thin skin and take a bite, and the flesh is an even more mysterious combination of flavors: tangy, tart, sweet.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2025
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“Aroma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aroma. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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