AROMAS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

aromas

noun

plural of aroma

as in scents

a sweet or pleasant smell I love the aroma of bread baking in the oven

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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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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 The wider bowl lets the aromas open up, while the cooler temperature draws out the tea’s body and complexity. — Jill Barth, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 There, Morris’s large-scale, high-contrast graphic paintings fill the space alongside the shifting aromas of Dir's latest fragrances. — Parizaad Khan Sethi, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026 His 2023 Chardonnay has ethereal aromas of mandarin, lime zest, and Anjou pear. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026 Last but not least, Banana Blend, which centers around one of the most popular fruity aromas right now. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026 Peach punch is supertasty, with fresh peach aromas and a citrus backbone. — Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 6 July 2026 Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 July 2026

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Noun

Each case comes with seven 20-count packs in Fresh Scent (five) and Lavender (two) scents.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
The queen’s odor bouquet, however, contained many other scents.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026

Definition of scents

Noun

But with temperatures spiking, the crisis over smoke from the fire has given way to a second crisis over putrid smells, insects, rodents and growing concerns over sanitation.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Warm air, unusual noises, unpleasant smells, or inconsistent cooling could point to low refrigerant, a leak, a worn compressor, or another mechanical issue.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

Definition of smells

Noun

There, Morris’s large-scale, high-contrast graphic paintings fill the space alongside the shifting aromas of Dir's latest fragrances.

— Parizaad Khan Sethi, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026
Gaultier historically has been highly successful with masculine fragrances.

— Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Definition of fragrances

Noun

Bold citrus flavors mingle with piney hop notes and a crisp bitterness, creating a clean-drinking IPA with a zesty finish that keeps you coming back for more.

— Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 21 July 2026
While preparing dishes at the festival, Adjepong loved the way mango interacted with smoke, chile and deeper savory flavors.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of flavors

Noun

With these questions in mind, University of California Riverside planetary scientist Michelle Hill and her colleagues recently simulated what happens to the atmospheres of different sizes of rocky worlds.

— Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 21 July 2026
Cherubim had theorized that some small, rocky planets like LHS 1140 b could develop atmospheres with large amounts of helium over time.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 16 July 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

Andriy simply isn’t a good leader — neither empathetic nor precise with his advice for Bobby — but then again, Bobby is also clearly in her feelings.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026
Someone has probably told you that laughter is the best medicine, but in Cat Cohen’s case, a combination of arthroscopic heart surgery and actual, honest-to-God confronting her feelings onstage has proven an effective long-term care plan.

— Kase Wickman, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

Definition of feelings

Noun

The rooftop offers a counterpoint—a setting where visitors can reconnect with their senses through elements like shade, the breeze, and seasonal plantings.

— Oset Babür-Winter, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
Magnetoreception is one of the most controversial animal senses.

— Laura Russo, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

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