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 Straw colored in the glass, this wine has aromas of white flowers, green apple, honeydew melon, and lemon. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 20 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 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
  • The scents are housed in bottles designed by artist Ashley Longshore that are meant to be collectible.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Future Society Cloud Reverie Eau de Parfum Cloud Reverie is for those who typically swear off vanilla in favor of floral fragrances and skin scents.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • The smells of jerk chicken, brats and hot dogs filled the air but the vibe of a festival quickly disappeared as attendees carried garden rakes, bleach and diapers.
    — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Adding white vinegar and using the warmest safe water can help remove trapped smells and detergent residue.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • The Boston Celtics’ rivalry with the Lakers gets juice from their contrasting auras.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Connecticut reported 12 clinical cases of Candida auras infection in 2024, according to CDC data.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of auras
Noun
  • Earlier at Macy’s, Gonzalez held divisional merchandise manager roles in fragrances, women’s shoes, handbags, accessories, jewelry and intimate apparel.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • According to the Spate Popularity Index, gourmand fragrances saw an 85% year-over-year increase in popularity in 2026.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • Goat & Rabbit I go there for any signature that Mari (Matsumoto) has created — any drink that has complex flavors but isn’t spirit-forward.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The fan-favorite drink can be ordered hot or iced and features flavors of pumpkin, vanilla and spices.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of flavors
Noun
  • This is called a Balmer break, which generally indicates dense, photon-absorbing gas swirling in the atmospheres of ancient stars.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026
  • At the end of the day, both conferences feature great fanbases, historic, iconic venues, outstanding crowd atmospheres and elite, blue blood programs.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of atmospheres
Noun
  • Abrams was able to return to the song without being overwhelmed by the feelings that came with writing it.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Ye, YG, Black Thought, Larry June and others, the album also finds Game seemingly airing out some long-simmering feelings about none other than Kendrick Lamar.
    — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of feelings
Noun
  • Motion sickness is caused by a disagreement between what your inner ear senses and what your eyes see.
    — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Seattle comforts you with its natural beauty, quieting your mind and heightening your senses.
    — Giovanna Caravetta, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of senses

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“Aromas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aromas. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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