redolence
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Definition of redolence
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Synonyms & Antonyms for redolence
Synonyms
aroma, attar (also otto), balm, bouquet, fragrance, fragrancy, incense, perfume, scent, spice
Antonyms
fetor, malodor, reek, stench, stink
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To celebrate the occasion, Green’s son, Grant Green Jr. — a guitarist of cool, unhurried disposition, bearing the striking redolence of his father’s style — leads an all-star band at Jazz Standard. — New York Times, "13 Pop, Rock and Jazz Concerts to Check Out in N.Y.C. This Weekend," 28 June 2018 This new sound often bears the markings of calypso, Afrobeat, grime and drum ’n’ bass, plus the spiritual jazz of the 1960s and ’70s, and an abiding redolence of Indian classical. — Giovanni Russonello, New York Times, "Ambassadors of London’s Rebooted, Revitalized Jazz Scene Come to New York," 29 Aug. 2017 A huge pot bubbles on the stove at the yellow guest house for hours, filling the air with the cloying redolence of burning tires. — Cheryl Katz, Smithsonian, "Disappearing Puffins Bring an Icelandic Hunting Tradition Under Scrutiny," 17 Jan. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'redolence.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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