as in aromatic
having a pleasant smell
the balsam fir is a favorite as a Christmas tree because it is so fragrant
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Recent Examples of fragrant
For whites, think fragrant examples from Sicily’s grillo grapes and Spain’s godello.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2025
As the fragrant steam filled the space, my stress seemed to evaporate with it.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
Drain all but 1 tablespoon fat from skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and garlic; cook until fragrant but not brown, about 1 minute.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025
For example, in Jaén and Ronda, fragrant olive mills reveal just how this liquid gold is pressed, while like San Sebastian boast pintxos crawls with a private local guide to celebrate the quality and artistry of each small bite — which naturally gets paired with equally delicious conversation.
—Spain Tourism, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
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The appeal of a head-clearing or aromatic essential oil is nothing new.—
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My trail instructed me to begin with a 10-minute session in the hot stone room, followed by a Kneipp walk, then time in the hydro pool, aromatic steam room, waterfall shower, bio sauna, and salt relaxation room, ending in the herbal tea room.—
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Growing up with eczema-prone skin, I was taught to stay away from any scented body lotion (or else risk itchiness, redness, and irritation).—
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Deodorizers, fabric softeners, or heavily scented detergents may only mask the smell but not solve the problem.—
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“Fragrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrant. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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