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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
With a fresh aroma from mint, this is the cocktail everyone will want to drink all summer.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The fruit is sensitive and requires constant care to develop the smell, taste and aroma that are globally recognized.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Kitchens can lean food-forward, with vanilla, cupcake or even something heartier like tomato leaf, because the scent feels at home alongside cooking aromas.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Position them in sheltered, high-traffic seating areas, pathways, and entrances to best appreciate the aromas.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
The fruit is sensitive and requires constant care to develop the smell, taste and aroma that are globally recognized.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Kitchens can lean food-forward, with vanilla, cupcake or even something heartier like tomato leaf, because the scent feels at home alongside cooking aromas.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Position them in sheltered, high-traffic seating areas, pathways, and entrances to best appreciate the aromas.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for aroma
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aroma
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According to the brand, Dew & Light's popularity in Korea and Japan reflects a broader appreciation for scents that feel clean, delicate, and effortless—fragrances that complement your presence instead of announcing it.
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Use warm air and UV rays outside to naturally disinfect fabrics, make white clothes brighter, and get rid of musty odors, all while leaving behind a unique scent from fresh air that can’t be replicated in the dryer.
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Baking soda neutralizes odors instead of masking them, binding with the compounds that actually cause smells rather than covering them up.
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Outside the Lineage warehouse Thursday morning, the smell of heavy smoke was already being replaced with that of spoiling food and filthy water.
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The juxtaposition of familiar names creates an aura that savvy consumers recognize as significant.
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Inspired by the fan-favorite drink, this dreamy aura design blends soft gradients with a vibrant pop of jellyfish candy red for a look that's almost good enough to eat.
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The Best of Beauty-winning fragrance takes the skin-like scent and turns up the volume, amplifying its blend of bergamot, white musk, and amber for a warmer take.
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Whole-home systems avoid that pattern by sending the same fragrance through every vent at the same intensity, which keeps the experience consistent from room to room and turns scent into background rather than another household chore.
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Still, fans were surprised by the lack of atmosphere permitted outside the stadium, especially in South Florida, where nearly 240,000 Colombians lived in Miami-Dade and Broward counties in 2023, according to the American Community Survey.
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The Swift Observatory is in a region of space known as low-Earth orbit nearer to the atmosphere, which is also where the International Space Station resides.
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Demos has since purchased a temporary window unit, but says her first floor isn't feeling much cool air at all and is now stuck facing a big price tag for a new air conditioner.
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Quickly cool down your car interior Start the cool-down process by rolling down the passenger window and fanning the driver’s side door 8 to 10 times to push the hot air out.
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The eatery also sells half pints of select flavors for customers who want to share the treat at home.
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Pepper’s understands that a hot dog should be fun, dressed up and full of flavor.
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“Aroma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aroma. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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