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
For older codgers like me who prefer golf clubs to nightclubs, a serene and charming alternative is the city of La Quinta, best known for its incomparable golf courses at PGA West and the historic La Quinta Resort & Club, another redolent whiff of Hollywood’s glorious days gone by.
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David Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In one large, redolent print, a woman in a white coat stands beside a deserted stretch of road, gazing beyond a patch of grass while the shadow of a utility pole bisects her body from head to heels.
—Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Dig into the rack of lamb, redolent of Moroccan spices, or a whole branzino simply accompanied by charred lemon.
—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
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David Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In one large, redolent print, a woman in a white coat stands beside a deserted stretch of road, gazing beyond a patch of grass while the shadow of a utility pole bisects her body from head to heels.
—Bob Strauss, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Dig into the rack of lamb, redolent of Moroccan spices, or a whole branzino simply accompanied by charred lemon.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redolent
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Superb red snapper with herb butter, mushroom ravioli, peas and steamed asparagus was a little overloaded, but a branzino fillet dusted with summer’s fragrant herbs came with roasted delicata squash and potatoes moistened with olive oil.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Named after the Italian island of Capri, a Caprese salad is composed of just a few key ingredients: ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil, drizzled with olive oil and lightly seasoned with salt and black pepper.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 July 2025
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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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Early sweet treats were often a mix of berries with Angelica (an aromatic herb), or even seaweed and animal fat.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
15 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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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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“Redolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redolent. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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