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
Carolina Jessamine The canary yellow fragrant flowers of Carolina jessamine (Gelsemium sempervirens) are a signal that spring is just around the corner, starting as early as February in some regions and continuing to May.
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Cook for 1 minute, or until the herbs are fragrant.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
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
Toast the chiles in a dry pan over medium-high heat, flipping once, until lightly blistered and fragrant but still pliable, a minute or so.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
Cook for 1 minute, or until the herbs are fragrant.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
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
Toast the chiles in a dry pan over medium-high heat, flipping once, until lightly blistered and fragrant but still pliable, a minute or so.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragrant
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The aromatic wine enlivens the mellow notes of the squash while the pyrazines (a green pepper taste) in certain Sauvignon Blancs are a match for the similar flavor of the bell peppers.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Or try these aromatic and tender Gingery Pork-Stuffed Tomatoes, perfect for a crowd.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 July 2025
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Paint a masterpiece on a coconut, a fridge magnet or on canvas; make scented candles with island botanicals; or try pottery or fabric art.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Swift also sent a scented candle and a couple of bottles in the package.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
22 July 2025
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“Fragrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrant. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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