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 Salt & Stone Santal & Vetiver Candle Candles make the best holiday gifts for anyone on your list, especially those of us who like to stay home and enjoy their invigorating aromas. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026 Ethanol from alcoholic drinks, limonene from citrus, and diacetyl from buttery aromas are some of the VOCs that can produce these reactions. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026 According to the brand, the cask strength bourbon opens with aromas of citrus oils, dark berries, and warm baking spice, followed by fig, molasses, and old oak. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aromas
  1. scents
  2. smells
  3. auras
  4. fragrances
  5. flavors
  6. atmospheres
  7. feelings
  8. senses
Noun
  • One day, online shops could let customers sample scents before ordering – although the right fragrances would need to be available at the receiving end.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Choose from three scents including verde, lavender, and citrus.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • This past June, a fire east of downtown in a massive frozen-food warehouse caused weeks of foul smells and frustration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Well, that may soon be a thing of the past, as scientists have figured out a way to transmit smells over the internet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 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
  • One day, online shops could let customers sample scents before ordering – although the right fragrances would need to be available at the receiving end.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The bathroom might seem like a convenient place to store perfume, but this hot and steamy environment makes fragrances fade quickly.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • Originally opened in April 2021, The Golden Scoop offers classic and seasonal ice cream flavors as well as coffee and tea.
    — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The overlap of flavors is part of what makes this recipe work so well.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of flavors
Noun
  • Astronomers have cataloged more than 6,000 exoplanets and are examining the atmospheres of promising worlds for gases that could indicate biological activity.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 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
  • As Fitzgerald worked on the screenplay, more of his own feelings about women seeped into the story.
    — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Supporters of the death penalty, including some groups representing victims of crime and their families, have argued that the action disregards individual judgments reached by courts and the feelings of victims’ families.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • Thus the state never intentionally confronts a man’s sense, intellectual or moral, but only his body, his senses.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The spidey senses of a Monterey school administrator started tingling when an invoice the food services director submitted for eggs, bacon and potatoes at Costco came with an exorbitant price tag.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of senses

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“Aromas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aromas. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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