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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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
Sometimes, the odor can smell like sulfur.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Also, by completely draining the fish of blood, the risk of bacterial growth is minimized and thus the source of the fishy odor is diminished too.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
These fabrics are heavily trafficked and absorb odors easily — and hold on to them.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
The costume was fresh and clean, which Lichtenauer credits to the team’s cleaners for keeping the fragile pieces sanitzed and without any odors.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Sep. 2025
Also, by completely draining the fish of blood, the risk of bacterial growth is minimized and thus the source of the fishy odor is diminished too.
—Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
These fabrics are heavily trafficked and absorb odors easily — and hold on to them.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
The costume was fresh and clean, which Lichtenauer credits to the team’s cleaners for keeping the fragile pieces sanitzed and without any odors.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for odor
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odor
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The pressure on high-end fashion brands to maintain their aura of quality, exclusivity and ethics is mounting amid an already challenging luxury landscape, which is being impacted by a global spending downturn.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2025
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But that aura of possibility begins to fade when the less pleasant edges of their respective realties come to light.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
31 Aug. 2025
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The whisky opens with the scent of dark cherries, raisins, and Brazil-nut toffee, touched with marzipan and date caramel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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Richard Hughes’ reputation is at an all-time high, given the success of his negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season, allied with his successful pursuits of Wirtz, Isak, Hugo Ekitike, et al.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Combining a western visual lexicon with deeply specific national themes, Sholay’s reputation has only grown over the intervening half-century since it was made.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Music and the smell of food filled the air on West National Avenue between 32nd and 35th Streets as members of Milwaukee’s south side communities celebrated the progress of their neighborhoods.—
Alyssa N. Salcedo,
jsonline.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Head for South Bank—alive with street performers, riverside joggers, and the sweet smell of roasted nuts curling from pop-up stalls.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lavender Tea Lavender is an evergreen, bushy plant native to Mediterranean climates, known for its sweet aroma.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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Since the first duffers teed off in 1924, this Scottish course has gained repute as one of the world’s top golf spots.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 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 athletics track surrounding the pitch at the London Stadium certainly does not help, meaning supporters are a long way from the action and the atmosphere suffers as a result.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Once the game begins, Bowlan waits for his name to be called.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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In recent years, high-profile figures like Elon Musk, Chrissy Teigen and Sharon Osborne have talked about using the substance for therapeutic purposes, contributing to its name recognition.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Odor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odor. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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