1
as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
the antique shop, with its collection of strange and curious items, held an odor of mysticism
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2
as in scent
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
some people find the odor of skunk rather pleasant
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3
as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
her movie career has not been in good odor since her latest box office failure
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Recent Examples of odor
Each wipe is antibacterial, and works to remove dirt, odor and dander.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Each product emphasizes skin health alongside odor control.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The carton will prevent the eggs from picking up odors or flavors from other foods, and prevent moisture loss.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
The 30-question survey touched on housing, displacement, post-flood problems like mold and musty odors, job loss, access to health care, the condition of drinking water wells, septic systems and mental health.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025
Each product emphasizes skin health alongside odor control.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
The carton will prevent the eggs from picking up odors or flavors from other foods, and prevent moisture loss.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
The 30-question survey touched on housing, displacement, post-flood problems like mold and musty odors, job loss, access to health care, the condition of drinking water wells, septic systems and mental health.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odor
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There was a businesslike aura about a team known for their bravado — no shouting, no taunting or joking.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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The gray metallic fixturing in the denim area projects a youthful aura, and there are oversize mirrors, 8.8 feet by 5 feet, for head-to-toe viewing.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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My nightly shower regimen has turned into an everything shower, complete with subtle sea salt scents, scrubs, and body washes infused with nourishing and replenishing ingredients.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with these beetles is that the feeding pests cause the affected plant to produce a volatile aromatic scent, which quickly attracts other beetles to the feast.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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After six years of Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, that reputation is gone.—
Jim Schultz,
National Review,
1 May 2025
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There’s another problem also, one that not all want to address out loud — hitting at Steinbrenner Field, with cozy Yankee Stadium-size dimensions and supposed launching pad reputation, has been tougher than expected.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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The smells, on the other hand, were intriguing—solvents, 3D printers, some other rapid prototyping, or maybe all of it all at once.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Many had grown accustomed to the solitude of death row, its stale smell and the frequent rants from inmates in mental health crisis.—
Hannah Wiley,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins Servings: 12 Bring the fruity aroma and deeply comforting flavors of a classic banana bread to a new dessert, banana bread brownies.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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But Diaspora’s farm partner spent 15 years finding a way to grow cardamom in Kerala without pesticides while still maintaining maximum aroma and flavor.—
Mehrunnisa Wani,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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When our planet interacts with that rubble river, those comet bits race through Earth's atmosphere at high speeds: 41 miles (66 km) per second, to produce the shooting star effect.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
1 May 2025
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While the residence has a jewel-box atmosphere, with luxurious emerald green drapes, ruby red bathroom tiles, Murano chandeliers, and beautifully patterned throw pillows on the couches and beds, that balcony is a total scene stealer.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
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This was what she was being warned against by the invocation of Anne’s and Nicole’s names.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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So, how did this tradition come about, what are the meanings behind different papal names, what name could the next pope choose and how will it be announced?—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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“Odor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odor. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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