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Recent Examples of odorless
Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless and tasteless poisonous gas that at high levels can cause loss of consciousness and death.
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Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Residents were encouraged to continue sheltering in place with their windows closed, as the gas is odorless, until crews could confirm that no leaks posed a threat.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Bacteria and viruses responsible for such illnesses are invisible, odorless, and tasteless.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
For much of the 20th century, methyl bromide, an odorless and colorless fumigant, had been touted as a miracle product for its effectiveness in killing pests, both on farms and in the shipping containers that conveyed produce across the world.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
State and local officials are encouraging residents to test their homes for radon, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that naturally occurs in Minnesota soils.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
January is health awareness month for cervical cancer, birth defects, glaucoma, substance abuse disorder and radon, a naturally occurring, radioactive, colorless and odorless gas that can seep into buildings from soil, becoming a significant health risk.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The girls died in April after allegedly ingesting raspberries contaminated with thallium, a highly dangerous and odorless metal, the publication reported.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
The gas Citizens Energy serves customers, typically methane, is naturally odorless so the company adds mercaptan, which smells like sulfur or rotten eggs, to serve as a sentinel in case there's a gas leak.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Residents were encouraged to continue sheltering in place with their windows closed, as the gas is odorless, until crews could confirm that no leaks posed a threat.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2026
Bacteria and viruses responsible for such illnesses are invisible, odorless, and tasteless.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Jan. 2026
For much of the 20th century, methyl bromide, an odorless and colorless fumigant, had been touted as a miracle product for its effectiveness in killing pests, both on farms and in the shipping containers that conveyed produce across the world.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
State and local officials are encouraging residents to test their homes for radon, a colorless and odorless radioactive gas that naturally occurs in Minnesota soils.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 17 Jan. 2026
January is health awareness month for cervical cancer, birth defects, glaucoma, substance abuse disorder and radon, a naturally occurring, radioactive, colorless and odorless gas that can seep into buildings from soil, becoming a significant health risk.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The girls died in April after allegedly ingesting raspberries contaminated with thallium, a highly dangerous and odorless metal, the publication reported.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025
The gas Citizens Energy serves customers, typically methane, is naturally odorless so the company adds mercaptan, which smells like sulfur or rotten eggs, to serve as a sentinel in case there's a gas leak.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 10 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odorless
Adjective
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Mix a few drops of mild, unscented dish soap with warm water.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Jan. 2026
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Using an unscented formula will help prevent your food from absorbing odors.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Vermin, malodorous airs and other issues caused 14 Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach restaurants to fail inspection last week.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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Democrats are an eye-watering 26 points underwater while Republicans are a more mildly malodorous 11 points beneath the surface.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Empty your washing machine promptly at the end of every cycle to prevent bacteria growth and smelly odors from developing in your damp clothes, advises Palmer-Smith.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
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Remedies like vinegar and baking soda can be used once a month or whenever towels start to become stiff or smelly.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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An alkaline compound, baking soda is a non-toxic cleaner with a coarseness that works wonders for scrubbing grime, removing difficult stains, and deodorizing stinky odors.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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This Mumi Travel Laundry Bag is made of moisture-proof and odor-resistant material that locks in funky smells, preventing the rest of your clothing from getting stinky.—
Lauren Breedlove,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Keep those putrid flowers and tasteless box of chocolates this Valentine's Day, because this is the only acceptable sign of true love.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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In the away end, on this putrid, sopping evening in N17, the bigger picture is steamrolled by the small.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Spices lose flavor after a couple of years, and nuts or oils can go rancid in just months.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Use food-safe mineral oil for this step, not vegetable or olive oil, which can turn rancid.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Citizens Energy customers should be on the lookout for a seasonal greeting from the gas and water utility this winter — with a card that is more fetid than festive.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
10 Dec. 2025
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From the fetid and overcrowded cells of the town’s migrant detention center, officers pick out a Sudanese man who had been arrested the day before.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Odorless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorless. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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