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 Their Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of tobacco leaf, fennel frond, black plum, and black raspberry. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 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 All of this is served with a swirl of rice noodles and a broth scented with the earthy, slightly mushroomy aromas of river snails. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 From nostalgic, cult-favorite scents to its latest launches, the brand consistently delivers memorable aromas. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aromas
  1. scents
  2. smells
  3. auras
  4. fragrances
  5. flavors
  6. atmospheres
  7. feelings
  8. senses
Noun
  • If fruity fragrances lean too sweet for your liking and clean scents feel too minimalist, citrus perfumes may be the ideal middle ground.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • No detail is overlooked—from antiques and scents to cheeky notes tucked in unexpected corners, the experience is intimate, playful, and deeply personal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • While most people associate range hoods with smoke and strong smells, their role goes beyond that.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The other special effects, like the spurts of air that shoot out of the headrests or the smells that waft throughout the theater, were few and far between during this screening.
    — Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 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
  • Pink auras over a white base mingle with colorful gemstones, while black accent nails, 3D stars, and swirling details make every finger feel like its own tiny work of art.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • In late summer, Gap launched a new suite of perfumes modelled off the brand’s beloved fragrances of the nineteen-nineties—Grass, Heaven, Dream, and Om—in no small part to appeal to wistful elder millennials who miss spritzing themselves at the mall.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • All product categories are represented across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, accessories, eyewear and fragrances, alongside select home and travel pieces.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fragrances
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  • Consumers across many Asian markets are willing to experiment with new flavors and restaurant concepts, creating opportunities for brands to generate awareness and trial quickly, Tan said.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • There are three caffeine strengths to choose from — Single Shot, Double Shot and Triple Shot, for the biggest buzz — and several different flavors, like cardamom, cacao nib and coconut.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of flavors
Noun
  • As has our play in the Coliseum, including running the table last year in front of a lot of epic atmospheres.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Although all of the solar system’s planets with atmospheres have wave-spawning disturbances, only Saturn churns them out looking like polygons, geometric shapes bounded by straight lines.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • Ask South Florida and Iowa State fans for their feelings on the roster raids Alex Golesh and Matt Campbell did at Auburn and Penn State.
    — Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But still, when beloved attractions starring The Muppets, vikings or an 80-foot sea monster leave the parks to make way for contemporary makeovers, people have feelings about it.
    — Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • The plant contains mescaline, a psychoactive compound that alters perception and mood, sharpening the senses and amplifying feelings of empathy and connection.
    — Pardis Mahdavi, The Conversation, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Walking through the rest of the Javits Center outside of the backstage area and 40/40 Club, however, was like having all your senses punched in the face.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of senses

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“Aromas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aromas. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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