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Recent Examples of woodsy
The butter is nutty with notes of caramel, while the sage is earthy, savory and woodsy, with a touch of freshness that some liken to citrus, eucalyptus or mint.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
There’s the woodsy New England setting for the first film and the bloated Billionaire Island for the second mystery from director Rian Johnson.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025
In addition to employing its research in terpene science first, This Works also tapped Givaudan and perfumer Julie Noe to develop the woodsy aroma.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 4 Dec. 2025
Like a TikTok account presenting a vision of a woodsy Americana past, the beautifully textured world here is inviting.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
There’s the woodsy New England setting for the first film and the bloated Billionaire Island for the second mystery from director Rian Johnson.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 15 Dec. 2025
In addition to employing its research in terpene science first, This Works also tapped Givaudan and perfumer Julie Noe to develop the woodsy aroma.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 4 Dec. 2025
Like a TikTok account presenting a vision of a woodsy Americana past, the beautifully textured world here is inviting.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for woodsy
Adjective
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Squirrels cannot stand this spicy smell and will steer clear of your garden or home.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Pair it with their signature warm nuts drenched in Tap Roots’ homemade spicy maple syrup, which is destined to put the hot honey craze to shame once word gets out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The duet is unabashedly sappy, its lyrics full of period-perfect, flowery Medieval revivalism tropes.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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The latter is breezier, decked out in caramel shades with geometric lights and flowery furniture.—
Laura Goulden,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The center features a Thermarium inspired by the wellness rituals of ancient Rome, completed by aromatic showers, a cold plunge pool, a thalassotherapy tub and multiple saunas.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hunks of squash add a sweet earthiness to the vibrant notes of ras el hanout, a complex and aromatic spice blend available in many supermarkets.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Woodsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/woodsy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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