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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
This version is especially pared down, relying mostly on the bones, which are boiled over multiple hours to imbue the broth with fatty redolence.
—New York Times, 13 June 2022
To celebrate the occasion, Green’s son, Grant Green Jr. — a guitarist of cool, unhurried disposition, bearing the striking redolence of his father’s style — leads an all-star band at Jazz Standard.
—New York Times, 28 June 2018
This new sound often bears the markings of calypso, Afrobeat, grime and drum ’n’ bass, plus the spiritual jazz of the 1960s and ’70s, and an abiding redolence of Indian classical.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2017
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
Andrew E. Kramer, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2023
This version is especially pared down, relying mostly on the bones, which are boiled over multiple hours to imbue the broth with fatty redolence.
—New York Times, 13 June 2022
To celebrate the occasion, Green’s son, Grant Green Jr. — a guitarist of cool, unhurried disposition, bearing the striking redolence of his father’s style — leads an all-star band at Jazz Standard.
—New York Times, 28 June 2018
This new sound often bears the markings of calypso, Afrobeat, grime and drum ’n’ bass, plus the spiritual jazz of the 1960s and ’70s, and an abiding redolence of Indian classical.
—Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, 29 Aug. 2017
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
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In addition to the clothes, the space will also offer art by Ferney and Curtis Kulig, exclusive scents by Costa Brazil and Cerato, vintage watches by Alan Bedwell of Foundwell, and lamps and ceramics from Steffany Trần of Vyvoi as well as rare books, collectible records and other special objects.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Its most popular scent, The Mandala, has top notes of green mango and bergamot.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But the smell of desperation is still palpable, Axios Closer author Nathan Bomey writes.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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This scent can be used to mask the smell of peppers as well as tomatoes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Two of France’s most iconic brands, Guerlain and Hennessy, have teamed up to release a new edition of the classic men’s fragrance Habit Rouge to mark the 60th anniversary of its inception.—
Alfredo Mineo,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The fragrance is sweet yet refined, never cloying or childish.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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These fragrant groundcovers offer pleasing aromas and colorful flowers.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant’s lushly landscaped garden is ready to seat as many as 1,000 customers, and the aromas of cheese enchiladas and fajitas—recipes perfected over 89 years—fill the air.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Redolence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redolence. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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