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redolences

noun

plural of redolence
1
as in scents
a sweet or pleasant smell breathed in the redolence of the apple orchard

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2
as in smells
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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  1. scents
  2. smells
  3. fragrances
  4. aromas
Noun
  • Taken together, these masterworks mirror Prieto’s own process, which often uses chance as a springboard for composition and which harnesses ephemera — memories, scents, poems, or even architectural fragments — to create new work.
    — Jill Singer, Curbed, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Known for universally appealing fragrances and timeless, minimalist design, NEST home scents complement any style or decor -- perfect for gifting or treating yourself.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of scents
Noun
  • In short, unruly crowds, strange smells, intrusive noise and late nights are not unique inventions of the TikTok era.
    — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Beware of bad smells Upon entering a rental, Jones will get a good whiff of the place.
    — The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of smells
Noun
  • In late summer, Gap launched a new suite of perfumes modelled off the brand’s beloved fragrances of the nineteen-nineties—Grass, Heaven, Dream, and Om—in no small part to appeal to wistful elder millennials who miss spritzing themselves at the mall.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • All product categories are represented across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, accessories, eyewear and fragrances, alongside select home and travel pieces.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • Macabeo adds floral aromas to the finished wine, while Xarel-lo adds body, and Parellada adds fruit flavors.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
  • This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness.
    — Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of aromas
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“Redolences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redolences. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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