as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
aromatic flowers can add greatly to the ambience of a room
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Recent Examples of aromatic
The wine is expressive and aromatic on the nose, featuring aromas of black cherry, rose petal, and baking spice.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
With gray-green foliage and aromatic blooms that cover plants on and off from early summer to fall, catmint makes a perfect filler for any style of garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Designed with ceviche in mind, the aromatic blend includes shallot, Cobanero chile, fermented white pepper, black lime, and coriander.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 June 2025
This airier version features the same notes as the original and features an aromatic bouquet of Turkish rose, lily of the valley, and peony.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 29 May 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
With gray-green foliage and aromatic blooms that cover plants on and off from early summer to fall, catmint makes a perfect filler for any style of garden.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 June 2025
Designed with ceviche in mind, the aromatic blend includes shallot, Cobanero chile, fermented white pepper, black lime, and coriander.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 5 June 2025
This airier version features the same notes as the original and features an aromatic bouquet of Turkish rose, lily of the valley, and peony.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 29 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for aromatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aromatic
Adjective
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Cook for 1 minute, or until the herbs are fragrant.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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Forming a slowly spreading colony of 24-inch-tall, gracefully arching stems, plants produce lightly fragrant white spring flowers that hang like little white bells from the underside of each stem.—
Paul Cappiello,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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In addition to food, trash, and other odors, such as deodorant, perfume, and scented toothpaste, Davis said campers should also secure their sweaty clothes in bear boxes, as these can also attract elk.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
3 July 2025
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The vanilla and coconut scented cream also contains baobab oil, squalane and hyaluronic acid to firm, strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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“Aromatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aromatic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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