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as in smell
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
the redolence of fir trees always reminds me of Christmas
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Recent Examples of redolence
The Russian army has focused on, and even mythologized, tank warfare for decades for its redolence of Russian victories over the Nazis in World War II.
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Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2023
A huge pot bubbles on the stove at the yellow guest house for hours, filling the air with the cloying redolence of burning tires.
—Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian, 17 Jan. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redolence
Noun
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Poor Hygiene Ever been on a plane and caught a foul scent?—
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It’s billed to bridge wellness, scent and self-expression.—
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Unhealthy roots are brown, mushy, soggy, and sometimes have a sweet, fungus-like smell, all signs that the roots have started to rot, according to Kondrat.—
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If pipes burst Insurance companies like Progressive and Allstate said burst pipes can be identified by strange smells coming from sinks, hearing water when no tap is running and visible water damage to walls and ceilings, as well as little to no water pressure.—
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The ingredients are hypoallergenic, noncomedogenic, and free from fragrances and parabens.—
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One of our writers swears by this Aquaphor lip balm herself because of its gentle formula, which is free of fragrance and parabens.—
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Follow the aroma of warm, sugary dough to the bright pink food truck covered in dogs and surrounded by neon lights.—
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The resulting casserole comes out tender and saucy, with a light creaminess, lovely aroma and a savory richness.—
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“Redolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redolence. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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