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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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These were extraordinary, the shrimp steamed until the meat, lightly perfumed with ginger, snapped under the tooth, and the pleated wrapper held the right amount of chew.

— Christopher Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2026
The air is perfumed with Namibian myrrh, and massages use local ingredients like Marula oil.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

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For at least a month, the president has been peppering both executive actions and promises of cash payouts into his midterm campaign schedule and social media posts.

— Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
The Glee reboot should pepper the series with some fun cameos from beloved characters, many of whom got cast in the later shakier seasons, as well as some of the most fun guest stars.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

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