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
Roast pork belly redolent and tender as Castilian suckling pig.
From Salon • Jul. 12, 2025
The carriages rolled past Sitting Bull’s Cabin, the Lapland Village, the compound of the allegedly cannibalistic Dahomans, and, directly opposite, the California Ostrich Farm, redolent of simmering butter and eggs.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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