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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  • Dubai reaches skyward with gleaming glass towers, opulent malls, and bustling souks scented with saffron, oud, and cardamom.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The brand also has a suite of smaller diffusers for those who want to scent more intimate spaces.
    Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • The warm air is perfumed with fragrant lavender and sweet jasmine—while cicadas hum their hypnotic summer chorus.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
  • Treatments are designed to be sensorial and effective without feeling heavy or overly perfumed.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 July 2025
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“Odorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorize. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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