as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
my grandmother's house always seemed to be redolent with the aroma of baking bread
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Recent Examples of redolent
Dig into the rack of lamb, redolent of Moroccan spices, or a whole branzino simply accompanied by charred lemon.
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Katie Chang, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
How Cariño Turns Mexican Spirits Into Liquid Anthropology Cariño’s Oaxacan old-fashioned at is redolent with aromas of piloncillo, cinnamon, and orange.
—Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
Absent since 2019, U.K. delegates will be back in full swing with a strong Scottish presence redolent of a more collective approach – and for that, organizers are beaming.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
The build-your-own breakfast sandwich was my favorite until the last day when a shakshuka redolent with warm spices and jammy tomatoes from Luvohondo's farm graced the menu.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
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Katie Chang, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
How Cariño Turns Mexican Spirits Into Liquid Anthropology Cariño’s Oaxacan old-fashioned at is redolent with aromas of piloncillo, cinnamon, and orange.
—Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
Absent since 2019, U.K. delegates will be back in full swing with a strong Scottish presence redolent of a more collective approach – and for that, organizers are beaming.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
The build-your-own breakfast sandwich was my favorite until the last day when a shakshuka redolent with warm spices and jammy tomatoes from Luvohondo's farm graced the menu.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redolent
Adjective
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The wine is a pale yellow, featuring a fragrant nose of pear, white peach, and mountain herbs.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Tarragon adds a fragrant note and a bit of complexity to an otherwise fairly straightforward dish.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The wine is expressive and aromatic on the nose, featuring aromas of black cherry, rose petal, and baking spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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With gray-green foliage and aromatic blooms that cover plants on and off from early summer to fall, catmint makes a perfect filler for any style of garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Surgical Repair Of The Esophagus Was Needed Since such a tear won’t heal on itself or with supplements, vaginal steaming or some kind of scented candle, the man underwent emergency surgery through thoracoscopy to repair the esophagus.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Be Smart, Stylish, and Scent-Savvy While lightly scented candles (like mint in the summer and fig in the winter) can be used away from the dining area, Helmstetter warns against overpowering aromas at the table.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2025
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“Redolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redolent. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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