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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
What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.
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Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Garnet to the eye, this stunning wine opens with aromas of tobacco leaf, Luxardo cherry, red plum, and black raspberry with just a whiff of minerality and graphite.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
The judges tasted and inspected each one, breathing in the aromas and examining the laminate on the exteriors, while attendees watched from behind the glass-panel walls in Rebel Bread’s new bakery.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, the team recreated the aromas of mummification in ancient Egypt.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
This candle embodies the aromas associated with a fresh start such as bright pomelo, pink amber, and roses.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
This natural chemical reaction triggers browning, richer flavor, and tempting aromas.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Sophisticated with an Old World sensibility, this wine offers aromas of chocolate-mocha, black currant, tobacco, and pencil led.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Just set your alarm an hour earlier, and soon the sweet aromas of biscuits baking and gravy will be simmering.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Karla Walsh, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Garnet to the eye, this stunning wine opens with aromas of tobacco leaf, Luxardo cherry, red plum, and black raspberry with just a whiff of minerality and graphite.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
The judges tasted and inspected each one, breathing in the aromas and examining the laminate on the exteriors, while attendees watched from behind the glass-panel walls in Rebel Bread’s new bakery.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Alongside the artifacts that inspired this project, the team recreated the aromas of mummification in ancient Egypt.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
This candle embodies the aromas associated with a fresh start such as bright pomelo, pink amber, and roses.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
This natural chemical reaction triggers browning, richer flavor, and tempting aromas.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Sophisticated with an Old World sensibility, this wine offers aromas of chocolate-mocha, black currant, tobacco, and pencil led.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Just set your alarm an hour earlier, and soon the sweet aromas of biscuits baking and gravy will be simmering.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aromas
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Some of the more common extra therapies are basic massaging and scents, which are intended to promote relaxation.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Even small updates, think calming scents, new throw pillows or a fresh area rug, can instantly shift the energy of a room.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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To get rid of those smells, check for leaks and make repairs.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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People described different smells in different areas — from Bloomingdale to Roselle to Addison and Wood Dale, even to Buffalo Grove and the Wisconsin border.—
Asal Rezaei,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Many conventional cleaning products contain fragrances that can irritate airways and trigger allergic responses.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
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Below, your guide to fragrances that actually last—and keep turning heads hour after hour.—
Allure,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sawa offers a diverse selection of Sudanese and Middle Eastern items, along with Mediterranean favorites, broadening the palate’s exposure to a wider range of flavors.—
Tamara Dunn,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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In October, there's the annual Fall for Greenville, a long-running downtown food festival showcasing local restaurants, live music, and regional flavors along Main Street.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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Without spoken language to narrate, relying only on vocal reactions, noises, and music to mark atmospheres and culminating moments, we were challenged from pre-production to find more graphic narrative solutions, starting with the storyboards, character design and background art.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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At a depth of one mile, a column of water naturally provides the 160 atmospheres of pressure required for the reactor to function, which eliminates the need for massive and expensive surface pressure vessels.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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When feelings have room to breathe, all kinds of bonds between people can grow!—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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And this is true even if your feelings have been hurt.—
Barton Goldsmith,
AJC.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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Morgan Township sophomore Noah Ladra has grown in various senses of the word in the past year.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The organization also reported that ALS typically doesn’t affect bladder control or the senses, such as taste, smell, touch, and hearing.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aromas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aromas. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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