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aromatize

verb

Definition of aromatize

as in to perfume

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Recent Examples of aromatize This Vermut is a combination of two types of sherry that are fortified with a brandy made from red grapes of the region, and is finally aromatized with wormwood, nutmeg, cardamom, and vanilla bean. — Tom Hyland, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2023 Carrot fronds are dehydrated and pulverized into a powder to aromatize a dish; fish bones are fried, smoked and turned into bouillons or reduced to powder and used as fish salt. — Vivian Song, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2022 Vermouth Vermouths are white or red wine proofed up with neutral spirits, then aromatized with herbs and botanicals like gin. — Max Falkowitz, GQ, 19 Mar. 2018

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This recipe, which keeps things simple, relies on the winning combination of cinnamon and apples to perfume a vanilla cake with pockets of tender fruit.

— Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Sep. 2026
Don’t miss the botanical and sculpture gardens, which are perfumed by the jasmine and orchid flowers that bloom all over.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfume

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While today's freezers are packed with ice cream flavors such as cookies and cream, salted caramel and mint chocolate chip, some old-time favorites seem to have melted away.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
That score pushed the lead to 38-17 and may have salted this game away for the Falcons.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

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Acoustic wooden bafflers frame the space and help create a sense of intimacy, with grand works from local artists peppered about and instilling a tangible sense of place.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
But the Track Fire had interrupted this picturesque scene, charring the thick tree trunks that peppered the canyon wall in New Mexico.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

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