Inspired by the Alps of northern Italy, each of the six scents captures a moment, place or object from founder Ermenegildo Zegna’s life, preserving memory through fragrance.
—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2026
Another practice involved staff stuffing insects, herbs and different scents into the leaves of lettuce heads, offering the adolescent skunks another challenge that would put their developing foraging skills to the test.
—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 July 2026
Detergent overdosing also leaves behind a film on the inside of the washer, which feeds mold and causes odors.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Plants like catnip, citronella, lemongrass, lavender, and more emit odors or contain oils that mosquitoes dislike, helping keep them away from your yard.
Misting systems also are being used on the exterior to reduce smells from the rotting food, while air quality monitoring is continuing in eight locations.
—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2026
And if mess is your main concern, a garage or outdoor setup keeps food smells and spills out of the house entirely.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 July 2026
With a history that stretches back to 1221, this is considered the world’s oldest pharmacy, where Dominican friars produced medicinal tinctures and perfumes.
—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2026
Instead, the category has recently evolved into something nuanced, blending new, unusual accords and creamy textures to create sophisticated, emotionally complex perfumes.
This isn't to say America doesn't have problems, or that both political parties aren't far too polarized – but this kind of negativity reeks of ignorance and hubris.
—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
And when the wind whips, the air reeks of a potent campfire — but no campers are around.
—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.