as in to scent
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance the fans are used to odorize the air outside the confectioner's shop in order to lure more passersby

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  • Not only are the bottles beautifully inspired by traditional South of France scenes, but the products are scented with mint, thyme, basil and hints of blackcurrant for an uplifting bathing experience.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
  • The lemon- and peppermint-scented scrub is infused with moisturizing ingredients, including coconut oil, sunflower seed oil, and shea butter, among others, and works especially well when followed by the brand’s Foot Balm.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • The city was polished and perfumed, while our life outside it was raw and smelled of iron.
    Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
  • The hours of gentle simmering release aromas that perfume the whole home.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025
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“Odorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorize. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.

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