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
On an October 2024 flight, a strange odor seeped into the cockpit of a regional jet.
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Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
According to reports from local outlet KUSI, the rescue began back in August when a concerned neighbor reported a strong odor and multiple cats coming from a neighboring unit.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Here are three methods to remove stains, dirt, and odors from your favorite delicate pieces.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Underwear is perhaps one of the most unexpected items that benefits from merino wool, thanks to its softness that’s also naturally odor-resistant and helps regulate body temperature, as seen in the Siren Bikini and 150 Anatomica Boxers.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2025
According to reports from local outlet KUSI, the rescue began back in August when a concerned neighbor reported a strong odor and multiple cats coming from a neighboring unit.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Here are three methods to remove stains, dirt, and odors from your favorite delicate pieces.
—Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Underwear is perhaps one of the most unexpected items that benefits from merino wool, thanks to its softness that’s also naturally odor-resistant and helps regulate body temperature, as seen in the Siren Bikini and 150 Anatomica Boxers.
—AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odor
Noun
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The most gifted preachers transformed that aura into spiritual empires, drawing thousands to megachurches, filling television airwaves and sometimes amassing personal fortunes.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Since then, the college aura — the open practices, the packed stands, and the small-town camp atmosphere — has become an iconic, recurring part of the Bills' season build-up.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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The scent of hay recalls a memory of summer camp.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The scent of smoke and the rhythm of song fill what silence the storm left behind.—
David Culver,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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But his blunt dismissal of APEC risks worsening America’s reputation at a forum that represents nearly 40% of the world’s population and more than half of global goods trade.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Letts himself has recently developed a reputation as the King of Physical Media, boasting of a collection of around 11,000 DVDs, so there is a slight irony in his latest film being distributed by a streaming service.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
31 Oct. 2025
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After all, who wants the smell of their morning coffee mingling with a mystery fragrance wafting from the kitchen sink?—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Between the sounds, the smells and the watchable crowd, the neighborhood was happening.—
Ken Perrotte,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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The scent boasts creamy coconut and vanilla notes that give it a beachy feel, while citrus and woody undertones offer a clean, herbal aroma.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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The aroma du jour at Aromas del Perú went a long way as a state inspector shut down the Coral Gables location of the South Florida chain for a day last week.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 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 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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The Bachelor will always find a wife in six weeks, Kim and Khloe will always make up, and Chrishell and crew will always wear inappropriate outfits in a professional atmosphere.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Strong winds also are expected to lash the West Coast as an atmospheric river (a corridor of concentrated moisture in the atmosphere, sometimes called a tropical plume) arrives on Friday.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Their name has not yet been released by officials.—
Amy McCarthy,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The star, whose birth name was Windham Rotunda, was himself a third-generation wrestler, as the son of Mike and the grandson of Blackjack Mulligan.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Odor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odor. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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