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 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 Macabeo adds floral aromas to the finished wine, while Xarel-lo adds body, and Parellada adds fruit flavors. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026 Participate in a unique tasting event that connects tea and Californian olive oils through aromas, textures and tasting notes. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 1 Sep. 2026 This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness. — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 The Cantina della Volta BrutRosso ($9 a glass) is a bold ruby red in the glass, with aromas of raspberry and strawberry. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Bathrooms have marble floors and walls of an almost pure-white Dolomite stone, with rain showers and separate tubs supplied with Natura Bissé products in rosemary and white tea scents.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Plan it by room, pick scents that fit what each room is actually for and treat the vessel as part of the furniture.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of scents

Noun

As levels drop, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, triggering more frequent hot flashes and sweating that mixes with skin bacteria to produce stronger or unfamiliar smells.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Multisensory journeys have been developed to immerse clients in the rituals, music and smells inspired by the lifestyles of these destinations.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of smells

Noun

Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing.

— Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
Sheer, jelly polishes give the print a watercolor-like effect, while subtle auras add realistic depth.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of auras

Noun

Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
And then there are Cyklar’s fragrances, which are a big part of what put the brand on the map.

— Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of fragrances

Noun

Most travelers end up eating out for other meals, given their robust itineraries, but this is undeniably the best spot to start your day (and a great way to sample local flavors).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
The pumpkin-spice flavors are back, the leaves are changing, and the MLB playoffs have begun.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of flavors

Noun

Magnetic fields have implications for the structure of exoplanets and their atmospheres, according to Berger.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
This program, led by astronomer Megan Weiner Mansfield at the University of Maryland, is examining a group of 10 different lava worlds to see at which temperatures these planets tend to form atmospheres.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

My students are simultaneously cerebral readers and emotional ones, and those feelings can be at odds with each other, sometimes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
When prompted about what may happen in the future as more stations adopt AI hosts, DJ Coyotec generated an answer that sounded like empathy even though the bot has no feelings or control of what will happen in the future.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

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