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
For older codgers like me who prefer golf clubs to nightclubs, a serene and charming alternative is the city of La Quinta, best known for its incomparable golf courses at PGA West and the historic La Quinta Resort & Club, another redolent whiff of Hollywood’s glorious days gone by.
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David Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In one large, redolent print, a woman in a white coat stands beside a deserted stretch of road, gazing beyond a patch of grass while the shadow of a utility pole bisects her body from head to heels.
—Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Dig into the rack of lamb, redolent of Moroccan spices, or a whole branzino simply accompanied by charred lemon.
—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
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David Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In one large, redolent print, a woman in a white coat stands beside a deserted stretch of road, gazing beyond a patch of grass while the shadow of a utility pole bisects her body from head to heels.
—Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Dig into the rack of lamb, redolent of Moroccan spices, or a whole branzino simply accompanied by charred lemon.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redolent
Adjective
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This lavender version relieves muscle tension, soothes aches and softens skin while relaxing your mind in fragrant floral steam.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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14 Aug. 2025
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Travelers can get lost in its many museums and bustling souks, or bazaars, and try local specialties like fragrant kabsa or sweet, crunchy knafeh.—
Mo Noubani,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There is anecdotal evidence that some pests are repelled by shredded cedar bark because of the aromatic oils in cedar.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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Perfumer Céline Barel, for example, created a new, more aromatic version of the amber accord for the Aesop Above Us, Steorra fragrance.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The right tools — think scented candles and diffusers, plush bath robes and calming music — engage the senses and encourage intentional downtime.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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14 Aug. 2025
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Try to avoid secondhand smoke, scented candles, cleaning products with harsh chemicals, and outdoor air pollution when possible.16 Gargle with salt water: This can soothe a sore or irritated throat and help clear mucus.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 July 2025
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“Redolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redolent. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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