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 For bourbon to be classified as bourbon, it must be aged in brand-new, charred oak barrels, and that charring produces a lot of these flavors and aromas as well. — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 From nostalgic, cult-favorite scents to its latest launches, the brand consistently delivers memorable aromas. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026 His 2023, a blend of 87 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 9 percent Cabernet Franc, and 4 percent Petit Verdot, has aromas of cigar box, brown baking spices, and red raspberry. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 July 2026 We’re attracted to the appearance and the aromas of other humans because those are our friends and our family and our mates. — Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 30 July 2026 Ideally those notes are balanced by the vegetal, grassy notes of agave, which might blossom into any number of aromas or flavors—citric, floral, herbal, or earthy. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aromas
  1. scents
  2. smells
  3. auras
  4. fragrances
  5. flavors
  6. atmospheres
  7. feelings
  8. senses
Noun
  • Xavier is currently loving fruity scents that have more of an unexpected finish, like banana.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Recently, two StyleCaster team members—including yours truly—visited a store to get the inside scoop from the brand on the newest collections, from Hilary Duff’s Fruit Fusion line to this year’s Halloween launches and cozy fall scents.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • The flamboyant decor is not only representative of the V&A’s collections, but also eminently practical, designed to be easy to clean and resistant to fire, steam, and cooking smells.
    — Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2026
  • More than 100 people filled the auditorium at the air district’s headquarters in Diamond Bar to call on the hearing board to adopt these measures and help alleviate the nauseating smells.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • With hundreds of thousands of women’s fragrances flooding the market (and that’s putting it mildly) finding your signature scent or building out a fragrance wardrobe can quickly lead to sensory overload.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Franchise-wise, Armani Beauty has Privè, with unisex couture fragrances; Giorgio Armani, which is premium, and Emporio Armani, embodying the brand’s younger, urban facet.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragrances
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  • That was followed by Intense and Smooth Arabica (evoking coffee flavors), Amber and Green Meadow (inspired by nature), Vibrant and Guardian Oak (a tribute to the casks used and a collab with Cirque du Soleil), and Inspired by Tea.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Naturally, taste buds produce GLP-1, which talk to nearby nerves that handle sweet flavors.
    — Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of flavors
Noun
  • At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists have observed this instability pattern in lake and ocean waves, cloud formation and the atmospheres of large gaseous planets such as Jupiter and Saturn.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • The Moon enters Gemini and your 1st House of Self, bringing your thoughts, feelings, and personal needs closer to the surface.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • One staffer who is still at the CDC said much of her anger is tied up in knowing that Kennedy’s feelings about vaccines are similar to the shooter’s.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • This treatment is part of a series of evening spa experiences Rosewood Mayakoba puts on, all designed to soothe the senses and promote better sleep.
    — Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Visitors to these landscapes are encouraged to slow down, engage their senses and temporarily step away from the constant demands of work and technology.
    — Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
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