as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
my grandmother's house always seemed to be redolent with the aroma of baking bread
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Recent Examples of redolent
Dig into the rack of lamb, redolent of Moroccan spices, or a whole branzino simply accompanied by charred lemon.
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Katie Chang, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
How Cariño Turns Mexican Spirits Into Liquid Anthropology Cariño’s Oaxacan old-fashioned at is redolent with aromas of piloncillo, cinnamon, and orange.
—Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
Absent since 2019, U.K. delegates will be back in full swing with a strong Scottish presence redolent of a more collective approach – and for that, organizers are beaming.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
The build-your-own breakfast sandwich was my favorite until the last day when a shakshuka redolent with warm spices and jammy tomatoes from Luvohondo's farm graced the menu.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
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Katie Chang, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
How Cariño Turns Mexican Spirits Into Liquid Anthropology Cariño’s Oaxacan old-fashioned at is redolent with aromas of piloncillo, cinnamon, and orange.
—Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2025
Absent since 2019, U.K. delegates will be back in full swing with a strong Scottish presence redolent of a more collective approach – and for that, organizers are beaming.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Jan. 2025
The build-your-own breakfast sandwich was my favorite until the last day when a shakshuka redolent with warm spices and jammy tomatoes from Luvohondo's farm graced the menu.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redolent
Adjective
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Dense clusters of fragrant white, pink, rose, purple, or bicolored flowers appear in the spring on tall stems.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Finally, harnessing the fragrant power of herbs is a return of the partnership between hormone health brand Forage Botanicals and Chelsea Physic Garden.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The nose is fruity and aromatic, showcasing fresh orange zest, overripe apple, clove, and allspice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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This aromatic plant releases allelopathic compounds into the soil, keeping neighboring plants from competing for soil space.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2025
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Long white settees sit center stage, with ‘Positano’ scented candles from his collaboration with Cire Trudon scenting the room.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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Sub out a Coffee Milk–scented candle at Craftland or the Landing. Courtesy of Zuoranyi/Unsplash 4.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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“Redolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redolent. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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