aromaticity

noun

Definition of aromaticitynext
as in rancidity

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aromaticity
  1. rancidity
  2. funk
  3. stench
  4. malodor
  5. musk
  6. fetor
  7. stink
  8. fragrance
Noun
  • Another common sign is rancidity, which occurs when the natural oils in the peanuts oxidize after prolonged exposure to air, light, or heat, Cutter says.
    — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Keep nuts, seeds, and whole-wheat flour in the freezer to avoid rancidity and extend freshness.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026
Definition of rancidity
Noun
  • Against a backdrop of wilting flowers that left a subtle funk in the air, designer Glenn Martens once again put forth ideas that challenged conventions of beautiful clothing.
    — Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Martin even showed off some fun footwork of his own to the vibrant beat of the song, which blends the sounds of pop, funk, samba, reggaeton, mambo and salsa.
    — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of funk
Noun
  • In the weeks after, more than 85 million pounds of rotting food being kept at the cold storage facility began to rot, leaving a putrid stench lingering over the area that led to infestations of rats, flies and other rodents.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The family lived in a company house beside a petroleum plant; Metze recalled waking as a child to the stench of kerosene.
    — Benjamin Wofford, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of stench
Noun
  • Some people who rapidly transitioned from aluminum-containing antiperspirant to natural deodorant have noted unpleasant results on social media, including malodor, significant sweating and irritation of the underarm area.
    — Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2022
  • Aversive smells, too, can be linked to particular receptors, and malodor has lately been a major subject of inquiry for Firmenich.
    — Scott Sayare, Harper's Magazine, 23 Nov. 2021
Definition of malodor
Noun
  • And the Eau de Rhubarbe Écarlate Eau de Cologne is a unisex fragrance with notes of rhubarb and white musk, for a crisp yet sophisticated scent.
    — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In this hilltop beyond the realm of agriculture, the hermit has installed himself, wearing goatskins and stinking of musk.
    — Max Norman, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of musk
Noun
  • The musty aroma didn’t supplant the fetor of failure and futility that hung in the air and along the corridors, like inert gases or the ghosts of the League of Nations.
    — Alejandro Varela, Harper's magazine, 16 Sep. 2019
  • The fetor was historic, and writers pulled out the literary stops.
    — Alexandra Mullen, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2017
Definition of fetor
Noun
  • Unfortunately, there aren't enough pine-scented fresheners in the world to get rid of the stink that comes with having your car stolen.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Disputing the very right of California Attorney General Rob Bonta, New York AG Letitia James and others to raise an antitrust stink, the Todd Blanche-run DOJ made its bottom-line POV a top line in paperwork filed Tuesday in federal court.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of stink
Noun
  • For years now, hotels have been spending more and more on signature fragrances to woo and hook guests.
    — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • My mom used to own a boutique in Paris many years ago, which carried a fragrance called Reminiscence.
    — Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragrance
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“Aromaticity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aromaticity. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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