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as in smell
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
the redolence of fir trees always reminds me of Christmas
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Recent Examples of redolence
The Russian army has focused on, and even mythologized, tank warfare for decades for its redolence of Russian victories over the Nazis in World War II.
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Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2023
This version is especially pared down, relying mostly on the bones, which are boiled over multiple hours to imbue the broth with fatty redolence.
—New York Times, 13 June 2022
To celebrate the occasion, Green’s son, Grant Green Jr. — a guitarist of cool, unhurried disposition, bearing the striking redolence of his father’s style — leads an all-star band at Jazz Standard.
—New York Times, 28 June 2018
This new sound often bears the markings of calypso, Afrobeat, grime and drum ’n’ bass, plus the spiritual jazz of the 1960s and ’70s, and an abiding redolence of Indian classical.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2017
A huge pot bubbles on the stove at the yellow guest house for hours, filling the air with the cloying redolence of burning tires.
—Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian, 17 Jan. 2017
Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2023
This version is especially pared down, relying mostly on the bones, which are boiled over multiple hours to imbue the broth with fatty redolence.
—New York Times, 13 June 2022
To celebrate the occasion, Green’s son, Grant Green Jr. — a guitarist of cool, unhurried disposition, bearing the striking redolence of his father’s style — leads an all-star band at Jazz Standard.
—New York Times, 28 June 2018
This new sound often bears the markings of calypso, Afrobeat, grime and drum ’n’ bass, plus the spiritual jazz of the 1960s and ’70s, and an abiding redolence of Indian classical.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2017
A huge pot bubbles on the stove at the yellow guest house for hours, filling the air with the cloying redolence of burning tires.
—Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian, 17 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redolence
Noun
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Every element, from name to scent, evoked longing, mystery and love.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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For a playful yet sweet date night scent, Ledda’s 16 Scenic Rose is a lovely choice.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The smells that inspire the fragrance mastermind at Hermès By Linda Wells Photo-Illustration: Chop Choppish Shop Read On Machine-Head Slumber Party New cutting-edge earbuds block noise and lull you to sleep.—
Jeanne Malle,
Air Mail,
7 Aug. 2025
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Complaints from parents about the smell from the construction first came at the Meet the Teacher event, and a preliminary air quality test was conducted on Aug. 1, which showed elevated levels of compounds in the air that could potentially be harmful.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The brand's reach aims to strengthen its connection with Generation Z consumers after being named the No. 1 fragrance brand for American teens and the third overall most-shopped at beauty stores by teens in the Piper Sandler Taking Stock with Teens Spring 2025 Survey.—
Greta Cross,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In the early 2000s, FIT launched a master's program in cosmetics and fragrance.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tasting through five different wines (see tasting notes at end), I was struck by the heady perfumed aromas of each wine along with the velvety tannins and very long seamless finish with a touch of minerality.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Its profile includes: Flavor: The flavor of coriander seeds is described as warm and nutty, with a citrusy aroma.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Redolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redolence. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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