redolent
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A slightly sweet, oily scent, redolent of old workshops or antique paraffin lamps.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
He has developed a remarkable gift for creating suspenseful dramas redolent of Patricia Highsmith’s psychological thrillers, but distilled into the challenging solo-play format.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
That pact to respect the dignity of the deceased, redolent of the old-school media environment, where gory films had to be sought out on LiveLeak, did not last.
From Slate • Sep. 12, 2025
The home, like its resident’s songs, is sometimes spare, but solid and carefully crafted, full of details redolent of the past, but built to last.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025
Finally, by six o’clock, the house redolent of enticing smells, Viola rang her bell at the back door and pounded the gong.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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