How to Use fragrant in a Sentence

fragrant

adjective
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  • The soup was fragrant with herbs and spices.
  • The kitchen is fragrant with the fresh scent of flowers.
    — Andrea Aliseda, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Jan. 2023
  • Dave hands me a small tin filled with a fragrant salve.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2024
  • The dining room is fragrant with incense and easy on the eyes.
    — Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 26 June 2024
  • Bring to a boil, and cook until fragrant, about 10 mintues.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 2 Aug. 2022
  • Or grill the squash and top it with crunchy pistachios and fragrant mint.
    — Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The flesh is peachy and bright, with a fragrant and sugary bouquet.
    — Heide Brandes, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Bake, 15 to 17 minutes, until crust is fragrant and dry to the touch.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 10 Mar. 2023
  • Melt the butter in the pot, then add the sage and thyme and stir until fragrant, a few seconds.
    — Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 22 May 2022
  • Many types of peonies are very fragrant with a scent that can range from spicy to sweet.
    — Arricca Elin Sansone, House Beautiful, 16 May 2023
  • The air was warm and fragrant with thyme; the islands of Aegina and Salamis shimmered in the distance.
    — Nick Romeo, The New Yorker, 15 Mar. 2023
  • The air was fragrant with the berbere seasoning used on the chicken.
    — Von Diaz, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2022
  • The air was fragrant, polluted and evocative, and my face grew warm in the sun.
    — Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 17 June 2023
  • The fragrant beans were scooped from the coals, crushed, and soaked in water—creating the first cup of joe.
    — Bronwen Everill, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2024
  • The Penhaligon’s bath products are sweet with a fragrant touch.
    — Allyson Portee, Forbes, 3 May 2023
  • The shrub grows to be about 1-2 meters tall, with fragrant pink flowers.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Pan-fried onions are sweet and fragrant and act as the first building block of great flavor.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 11 Jan. 2024
  • Two Bulls lit a prayer offering, the fragrant smoke curling with the wind.
    — Patricia Leigh Brown, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2024
  • Pag is also known for its sheep cheese, fragrant, hard, and strong.
    — Anja Mutic, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2021
  • Cook for 1 minute, until the garlic and herbs are fragrant.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2024
  • As a result, the Yobo Soju is fragrant, and the fruity Umeshu slides into place.
    — Gabrielle Nicole Pharms, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 July 2022
  • Or, throw a few sprigs on the grill to emit a fragrant smoke that chases mosquitoes away.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 26 June 2023
  • Add the garlic and cook about 1 minute or until fragrant.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 13 Feb. 2022
  • Spread them on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for three to four minutes, until fragrant.
    — Anita Jaisinghani, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Stir in 2 tablespoons of the cumin and the harissa and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
    — Christopher Kimball, sun-sentinel.com, 28 Feb. 2022
  • Add the sofrito and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    — Washington Post, 11 Nov. 2021
  • Return the pan to the oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the filling is bubbly all over and fragrant.
    — Mila Clarke Buckley, Washington Post, 1 Dec. 2022
  • That fragrant mixture is then spooned over the hot brown rice, which has been tossed with a little of the garlic oil, too.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Selection: Choose ripe pineapples that are fragrant and slightly soft to the touch with a golden-yellow hue.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024
  • The nose is extremely fragrant, with strong spice and botanicals aromas wafting around a fruity rye base.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2024

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