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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 Smells Mice Dislike Cinnamon While the smell of cinnamon is reminiscent of autumn aromas and homemade breakfasts, mice don’t feel the same way.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Thiols are responsible for the distinctive aromas of skunk spray and ripe durian; they’re also added to natural gas to provide a detectable rotten-egg smell at even trace levels.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
This 100 percent Chardonnay has aromas and flavors of apricot, almond paste, yellow peach, and acacia flowers.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Instead of being masked by a flavor that’s reminiscent of movie theater popcorn, modern Chardonnays allow the grape’s natural flavors and aromas, like apple, citrus, papaya, pineapple, and white flowers, to shine.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Dealcoholized wines are regular wines that have had most or all of their alcohol removed after fermentation, retaining flavors, aromas, and complexity of traditional wine.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Several brands tapped into the fruity fixation, launching pink products with tangy aromas like Summer Fridays’ Pink Guava Lip Butter Balm and Eadem’s Guava Fresca Le Chouchou Lip Balm.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
The fruit and its peel can be used to add flavor to drinks or aromas to perfumes.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Warm-climate Sauvignon Blanc from regions like California, South Africa, and parts of Australia feature aromas of ripe tropical fruit notes of pineapple and mango, along with peach and melon.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
Thiols are responsible for the distinctive aromas of skunk spray and ripe durian; they’re also added to natural gas to provide a detectable rotten-egg smell at even trace levels.
—Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 5 Jan. 2026
This 100 percent Chardonnay has aromas and flavors of apricot, almond paste, yellow peach, and acacia flowers.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
Instead of being masked by a flavor that’s reminiscent of movie theater popcorn, modern Chardonnays allow the grape’s natural flavors and aromas, like apple, citrus, papaya, pineapple, and white flowers, to shine.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
Dealcoholized wines are regular wines that have had most or all of their alcohol removed after fermentation, retaining flavors, aromas, and complexity of traditional wine.
—Andrea Strong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Several brands tapped into the fruity fixation, launching pink products with tangy aromas like Summer Fridays’ Pink Guava Lip Butter Balm and Eadem’s Guava Fresca Le Chouchou Lip Balm.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
The fruit and its peel can be used to add flavor to drinks or aromas to perfumes.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 22 Dec. 2025
Warm-climate Sauvignon Blanc from regions like California, South Africa, and parts of Australia feature aromas of ripe tropical fruit notes of pineapple and mango, along with peach and melon.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aromas
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If 2025 was all about bold gourmands and commanding florals, 2026 is a time to hone in on the scents that feel most meaningful to you and you alone.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Other scents were Coffee & Donuts, Chips & Salsa and Popcorn & Slushie.—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To find the source of lingering pet smells, Welch suggests investing in a quality blacklight.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Spraying and cleaning the interior surfaces will remove stains and prevent unpleasant smells.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Deep red auras glow against a glossy black backdrop.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Labubus allowed fashion girlies to get nostalgic with their Birkins, the trad look swept social media’s most aesthetic corners, and the TikTok generation (following its near US ban) began farming its auras.—
Ella Graveney,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2025
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Government regulations limit the amount of chemicals allowed in some kinds of consumer products, such as adhesives and construction materials, because of their contribution to smog, but personal care products that contain fragrances remain largely unregulated.—
Katelyn Richard,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2026
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Netflix’s latest round of products tied to Season 4 includes collections with Dove, Pandora jewelry, fragrances from COTY, NYX makeup and Liberty fabrics with more teatime supplies available at Walmart.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 Jan. 2026
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What that means for the rest of us is new hotspots to visit, new drinks to sip and new flavors to explore.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The flavors, priced at $12 per pint, are being released a few weeks apart to line up with the show’s schedule.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Aztecs make their second trip to Phoenix in a month, this time to face controversial new conference member GCU in one of the nation’s most raucous home-court atmospheres.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Merciless, vile, and downright sadistic, The Rite delivers stunning entertainment that strays away from depending on shadows and eerie atmospheres.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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One great way to combat this sympathetic nervous system arousal and improve your overall wellbeing is by practicing the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding exercise, said Snow, which helps center you in the present moment by focusing your attention on your five senses.—
Currie Engel,
Health,
4 Jan. 2026
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Unlike conventional controllers that sense only protein abundance, the Noise Controller creates a feedback loop that senses noise itself, specifically the second moment of protein levels.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Aromas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aromas. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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