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Recent Examples of fetor
The musty aroma didn’t supplant the fetor of failure and futility that hung in the air and along the corridors, like inert gases or the ghosts of the League of Nations.
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Alejandro Varela,
Harper's magazine,
16 Sep. 2019
The fetor was historic, and writers pulled out the literary stops.
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Alexandra Mullen,
WSJ,
11 Aug. 2017
Alejandro Varela,
Harper's magazine,
16 Sep. 2019
The fetor was historic, and writers pulled out the literary stops.
—
Alexandra Mullen,
WSJ,
11 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetor
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An eye-watering, cough-inducing thick stench of burning plastic permeated Dodger Stadium on Sunday morning.
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Moreover, even when placed in packing bags, shoes (and even swimwear) can lend less-than-ideal stench to your luggage, and bar soap can help stave off the unpleasantness, so that every outfit feels freshly washed.
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Some people who rapidly transitioned from aluminum-containing antiperspirant to natural deodorant have noted unpleasant results on social media, including malodor, significant sweating and irritation of the underarm area.
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Aversive smells, too, can be linked to particular receptors, and malodor has lately been a major subject of inquiry for Firmenich.
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And when the wind whips, the air reeks of a potent campfire — but no campers are around.
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These on-air pleas for the president to stay away reek of someone who genuinely believes his opinions should carry that level of weight.
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Keep nuts, seeds, and whole-wheat flour in the freezer to avoid rancidity and extend freshness.
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The Results Sixteen of the 20 fish oil supplements either met standards across categories or met standards but couldn’t be tested for rancidity.
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Members Don’t Git Weary offered a snapshot of the period, reminding Black communities to keep fighting despite unrealized victories, while ushering in newer, hip Black aesthetics like funk beats and electric jazz piano.
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The 34th annual edition of this popular festival, which focuses on improvisational, funk, roots and various styles of jam band music, takes place at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley.
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Dog owners have shared horror stories about the lingering stink.
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Without a stink, a grimy dishwasher still deserves a deep clean to restore its shine and efficiency.
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“Fetor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetor. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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