Definition of redolencenext

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How does the noun redolence differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of redolence are fragrance, perfume, and scent. While all these words mean "a sweet or pleasant odor," redolence implies a mixture of fragrant or pungent odors.

the redolence of a forest after a rain

Where would fragrance be a reasonable alternative to redolence?

While in some cases nearly identical to redolence, fragrance suggests the odors of flowers or other growing things.

the fragrance of pine

In what contexts can perfume take the place of redolence?

The words perfume and redolence are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, perfume may suggest a stronger or heavier odor.

the perfume of lilacs

How do scent and perfume relate to one another, in the sense of redolence?

Scent is very close to perfume but of wider application because more neutral in connotation.

scent-free soaps

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of redolence 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redolence
Noun
  • The scent of burning copal filled the air on a recent Monday night as Nury Ortega placed a headdress of long, colorful feathers on her head.
    Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Its rich, satisfying lather has a light citrus scent to make wash days feel just a little more elevated.
    Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Rarely has a film so resourcefully evoked the transportive but decidedly analog thrill of reading; rarely has the warmly musty smell of research libraries and archives somehow wafted with such sense-memory precision off a cinema screen.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Ecology officials fined Nippon $4,500 in 2024 for releasing excessive amounts of sulfur dioxide, a poisonous gas with a strong smell.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Just like smelling a particular fragrance can bring back a memory faster than any other sense, a Taylor Swift song strikes an immediate, familiar chord.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The key may be to open a few windows, find low-fragrance cleaning agents, and get used to your home’s natural scents.
    Mike McRae September 03, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The Midcentury Modern library where Rosales first inhaled the aroma of old books has changed.
    Myriam Gurba, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Inside, the aroma of maple wood erupts as a knife's handle is put through its band saw paces.
    Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

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“Redolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redolence. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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