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fetor

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as in stench

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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. — 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

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The stench, a byproduct of papermaking, eased years ago with the installation of air-scrubbing equipment and went away completely in September when International Paper closed the mill after 90 years of operation.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 July 2026
Her main concern is about the noxious stench of rotting food.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of stench

Noun

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.

— Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2022
Aversive smells, too, can be linked to particular receptors, and malodor has lately been a major subject of inquiry for Firmenich.

— Scott Sayare, Harper's Magazine, 23 Nov. 2021

Definition of malodor

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Spiritual jazz would devolve into a whole constellation of hybrids and offshoots involving varying degrees of jazz, funk, and electronica.

— Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
The rhythm of the editing, the energy of the scenes and even the humor are deeply influenced by Cape Verdean funk from the 1970s.

— JD Linville, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of funk

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Florida's Jon Sumrall made quite a name for himself in Tampa last week during his inaugural spin as a head coach in the SEC, creating a bit of a stink on social media with his comments regarding a reporter's cell phone going off.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026
First, to Lu Leccisu, which was all golden summer grasses, swaying in a stink that blew in from the waters of the nearby sewage treatment plant.

— Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026

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