aromas

noun

plural of aroma
1
as in scents
a sweet or pleasant smell I love the aroma of bread baking in the oven

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2
as in smells
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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3
as in auras
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 aromas Presented by Carolina Herrera For those drawn to hyper-femme perfumes, Carolina Herrera fragrances are often a popular choice—the range remains a crowd-pleaser for lovers of sweet, floral, and bold aromas. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 The 2020 Gran Vino has aromas of kiwi, gooseberry, and white peach. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026 At the intimate, reservations-only Sala Gaspare, named for Campari’s founder, the drinks reimagine the aromas and ingredients that make up his iconic bitter. — Jaclyn Degiorgio, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026 That warm, toasty scent hangs in the air at Masa y Taza, combined with the deep, smoky aromas of chorizo. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026 Our wine ages for a full year in French oak, where the wood’s precise porosity allows just the right exchange with oxygen — softening the wine, concentrating its aromas and flavours, building complexity no machine can replicate. — Peter Hahn, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026 And with aromas that run the gamut—from gourmands like Warm Vanilla Sugar to florals like Japanese Cherry Blossom—there’s bound to be a scent for everyone. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026 The scent of café de olla mingled with the aromas of tamales, soups and stews as the chatter in the restaurant grew louder. — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026 Friday afternoon brought entertainment on 11 stages, a tempting hodgepodge of aromas from 50-plus food vendors and street tents filled with offerings from 125-plus artists as Oakland County’s 28-year tradition kicked off the first of four days. — Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aromas
  1. scents
  2. smells
  3. auras
  4. fragrances
  5. flavors
  6. atmospheres
  7. feelings
  8. senses
Noun
  • The collection will continue to expand throughout November with the arrival of nine additional scents.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The findings offer a step toward adding smell to digital experiences, although the system currently relies on preloaded scents.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • Part of Voelkl’s job as a master and Senior Perfumer is to guide the research around the research and preservation of certain smells.
    — Arabelle Sicardi, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Expanding that connection to the variety of smells people encounter daily remains the next challenge.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • The Melbourne duo taps into trip-hop’s essential strangeness on its latest album, trading the genre’s boilerplate languor for dejected moods, menacing auras, and slippery, all-consuming bass.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
  • As the tiny village fell into disrepair and the locals forgot about the gas-station man and his quirky hobby, stories of hauntings and spooky auras became commonplace.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • Take The Night Veils, for example, which seeks to capture the spirit of the night through fragrances that can best be described as primal and mystic.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The sinks are no longer tucked away on the side of the floor but rather in the middle for easier access to explore new fragrances, Page said.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • Yugen also makes its fruit purees daily, which are usually served on top of its matcha, which includes strawberry, mango, ube and banana flavors.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The much more specific official tasting notes include flavors like grassy olive oil, maple walnut ice cream, green grape, and root beer barrels.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of flavors
Noun
  • The world’s first legged inspection robot for explosive atmospheres is now set to be delivered to its customers.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • This Mount Rushmore represents a good mix of four different kinds of food and dining experiences, with different menus, atmospheres, and themes.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • But at least, in this instance, it comes fueled by feelings more acutely personal than mere individual glory.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Yes, some events do occur, which, yes, cause many of these characters to feel a variety of feelings against a colorful array of settings.
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • The Find + Follow Air Purifier senses areas of high air pollutants in the home – such as where residents are cooking, smoking or burning candles – and adjusts its position to clean this air.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The five senses — sound, touch, taste, vision and smell — are all key blocks of memory building.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of senses

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“Aromas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aromas. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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