AROMAS Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

aromas

noun

plural of aroma

as in scents

a sweet or pleasant smell I love the aroma of bread baking in the oven

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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 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

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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

Her ventures eventually stretched into books, beauty, fragrances, food, and other consumer products.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
The fragrances will launch direct-to-consumer, as well as at niche fragrance retailers Scent Bar, Stéle and The Conservatory NYC.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of fragrances

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 reign of Republicans during the Civil War and Reconstruction was a democratic breakthrough in two senses.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
However, human problems appear real according to the information gathered from the five corporeal senses.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026

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