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as in smell
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
the ripe aroma of a sweatshirt that's in dire need of laundering
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as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
the aroma of wealth and privilege that pervades the manicured confines of the country club
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Recent Examples of aroma
Not only does the sweet, honey aroma subtly linger on skin, but the soap itself effortlessly cleans away the day’s dirt and grime.
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Olivia Rose Rushing, InStyle, 7 Jan. 2026
There’s a distinct aroma that follows Tacos Los Cholos whenever the growing restaurant chain plants roots, the scent of mesquite smoke and prime meats hitting the grill.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Created by a blend of lavender and chamomile essential oils, this calming aroma will transform your home into a tranquil getaway.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
What Smells Mice Dislike Cinnamon While the smell of cinnamon is reminiscent of autumn aromas and homemade breakfasts, mice don’t feel the same way.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2026
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Amélie Huynh, fragrance developer and CEO of D’Orsay, adds that aldehydes, which have a soapy, sparkling quality, are also present in many skin scents, in addition to creamy, low-profile vanilla and orange blossom notes.—
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This exclusive scent has notes of refreshing grapefruit, crisp cucumbers, flower petals, and musk and lasts for approximately two months.—
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Since guests will be living with a horse, there is a chance of noises and smells, which the Airbnb makes explicitly clear.—
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Dish soap also has a very strong smell.—
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Plus crimson auras and tortoiseshell patterns.—
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With the back strap pushed forward in relaxed mode (versus sport mode when the strap is in back), Jeanty exuded a laidback aura.—
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For a Mood Boost Even the saddest of souls can’t really argue with the principles of olfactotherapy, or neuro-fragrance.—
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Netflix’s latest round of products tied to Season 4 includes collections with Dove, Pandora jewelry, fragrances from COTY, NYX makeup and Liberty fabrics with more teatime supplies available at Walmart.—
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Dark paint colors can feel surprisingly cozy and create a cocoon-like atmosphere in north-facing rooms.—
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Because the dopants are earth-abundant, the synthesis uses conventional solid-state processing, and no inert atmosphere is required, the approach aligns well with existing gigafactory infrastructure.—
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After being denied entry into the school, Gregory is accused of shooting into the air.—
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Cameron Winter’s lyrics have an air of inscrutable mysticism, but there is little doubt he’s supposed to be the one singing them.—
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What that means for the rest of us is new hotspots to visit, new drinks to sip and new flavors to explore.—
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Use clean pruners to cut lemons carefully, since picking too early or too late hurts flavor and future blooms.—
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“Aroma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aroma. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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