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 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

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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

With local vendors selling everything from clothing, thrift and vintage pieces, beauty products, candles, jewelry, fragrances and more, this Indie Market promotes a rotating list of merchants.

— Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Like fruit itself, these fragrances can be tart, crisp, bitter, juicy, sweet, or some combination of all five.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026

Definition of fragrances

Noun

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

These atmospheres may have formed due to the planets developing far from their host star in cold regions of the protoplanetary disc.

— Chris Young July 30, Refractor, 30 July 2026
These blisteringly hot gas structures will eventually become the atmospheres that envelope modern clusters of galaxies, known as the intracluster medium (ICM).

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of atmospheres

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

Definition of senses

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