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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
So did barbecue lighter fluid, dry cleaners, paints, deodorants, breweries, and the ethanol in the aromas from commercial bakeries.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Cooks tend the iconic grill in full view, sending up smoky aromas and satisfying sizzles that are the restaurant’s heartbeat.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.
—Logan S. James, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Their 2020 Listrac-Medoc has enticing aromas of violet, cassis, cedar, and graphite that transform to flavors of blackberry, black plum, vanilla, and raspberry, all gently wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
And there were no off-gassing aromas to speak of.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Baker says using grain milled within 24 hours adds aromas and flavors that would quickly evaporate with older flour.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
Inside, the aromas of beef tenderloin, simmering vegetables, sweet potatoes and gravy wafted from the small commercial kitchen.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
For perfume in 2026, the shift isn’t just about which aromas are trending, but how people are approaching perfume altogether.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Cooks tend the iconic grill in full view, sending up smoky aromas and satisfying sizzles that are the restaurant’s heartbeat.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 20 Mar. 2026
People find so much beauty in nature, from the dazzling colors of butterflies to the melodious songs of birds and the aromas of flowers.
—Logan S. James, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Their 2020 Listrac-Medoc has enticing aromas of violet, cassis, cedar, and graphite that transform to flavors of blackberry, black plum, vanilla, and raspberry, all gently wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 19 Mar. 2026
And there were no off-gassing aromas to speak of.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 19 Mar. 2026
Baker says using grain milled within 24 hours adds aromas and flavors that would quickly evaporate with older flour.
—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Mar. 2026
Inside, the aromas of beef tenderloin, simmering vegetables, sweet potatoes and gravy wafted from the small commercial kitchen.
—Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
For perfume in 2026, the shift isn’t just about which aromas are trending, but how people are approaching perfume altogether.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aromas
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While Sorce does have a large selection of its own signature scents, the store also carries a variety of other small, artisan brands including Pineward, Paraphrase Perfume and Deconstructing Eden.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Having grown up in Kiryat Malachi, Israel, in a family with deep roots in Iraq and Tunisia, Cohen remembers these powerful scents filling family cooking areas.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sudden or unfamiliar smells can be stressful for cats, while maintaining familiar scent cues helps reduce anxiety, especially during transitions such as moving house or bringing a cat home from a shelter.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Guests from all walks of life gather around one long table by the kitchen, the sights of hands whisking and the smells of bread baking.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 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,
19 Mar. 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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Choose from 10 fragrances, including Tomato, Lavender and Sunflower and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ingredients like alcohol and aluminum compounds, along with strong fragrances, may affect the skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The pints have 12 grams of protein and come in chocolate, coffee, salted caramel, strawberry and vanilla flavors.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Oreo Cakesters — First released in 2007 and discontinued in 2012, these soft, cake-like Oreos returned to store shelves in January 2022 after a 10-year hiatus, with additional flavors introduced.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Researchers at Sweden’s Stockholm University used x-ray lasers to determine the existence of the critical point at -81 degrees Fahrenheit (63 degrees Celsius) and roughly 14,500 pounds per square inch (1,000 atmospheres).—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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Unger, who lives in Clearwater, has a reputation for solid stand-alone thrillers that have landed on bestseller lists, with unusual plots and unconventional motives shrouded in dark-but-not-oppressive atmospheres.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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February 19 – March 20 Certain feelings presently require action to be fully realized.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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Those complex feelings were among the findings of the largest study of artificial intelligence in higher education to date, which polled 94,000 students, faculty and staff across 22 CSU campuses from San Diego to Arcata.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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To human senses, fibrous seagrass roots running through sediment can be boring.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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The walk is led by a blind docent who will talk about the importance of senses in exploring nature.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Aromas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aromas. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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