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as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
the ambrosial air of a greenhouse filled with orchids
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as in delicious
very pleasing to the sense of taste
a platter heaped with exotic and ambrosial tropical fruits
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Offerings might include crudo, flash fried and pan seared presentations drizzled with a fragrant curry or a savory aguachile sauce.—
Katie Kelly Bell,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025 -
Pathways for meditation strolls are woven through the immaculate landscaping, which includes towering oaks, lush ferns, and fragrant jasmine, as well as an orchard with 50 fruit-producing trees.—
Emma Reynolds,
Robb Report,
25 Feb. 2025
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Get The Recipe 11 of 32 Frozen Lemonade Pie Transform lackluster lemonade concentrate into a delicious frozen treat with this no-bake recipe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Paired with freshly baked bread and local cheeses, this sensory journey provides a delicious interlude before returning to the wheel.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The specialty varieties of coffee harvested at the farm have long commanded a hefty premium, reflecting their status as the source of aromatic brews savored like fine wine from Seattle to Seoul.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Turin is also the birthplace of vermouth, a fortified wine flavored with aromatic herbs that’s used in cocktails like the Negroni and the martini, which can be sipped at bars around town.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Feb. 2025
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Past concepts have included Anya Mart, a supermarket-cum-corner store stocking scented candles, bags, charms, totes and other small gifts and accessories that fuse her branding with a host of familiar grocery items.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Some ways to create that aesthetic may be to Invest in plush robes, scented candles, and high-thread-count sheets to set the mood.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Ambrosial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ambrosial. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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