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
And from May through September, the city’s Desert Botanical Garden also opens at 7 a.m., the perfect time for taking in its fragrant herbs, desert habitats and historic plant collections in comfort.
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Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
The fragrant flowers of sweet garlic (Tulbaghia simmleri) offer olfactory relief from the more common and more pungent, if more vigorous, cultivars.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
Rice dishes: Mix turmeric into your rice for a fragrant, golden side dish to complement your fish, beef, or chicken dishes.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 5 May 2025
The flowers of some violet species can be fragrant, and have been used as a perfume substitute at the turn of the 20th century.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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Laura Kiniry, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 May 2025
The fragrant flowers of sweet garlic (Tulbaghia simmleri) offer olfactory relief from the more common and more pungent, if more vigorous, cultivars.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 9 May 2025
Rice dishes: Mix turmeric into your rice for a fragrant, golden side dish to complement your fish, beef, or chicken dishes.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 5 May 2025
The flowers of some violet species can be fragrant, and have been used as a perfume substitute at the turn of the 20th century.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fragrant
Adjective
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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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“Fragrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fragrant. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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