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Recent Examples of odorless
Bacteria and viruses responsible for such illnesses are invisible, odorless, and tasteless.
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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
To investigate such double core-hole states in highly ionized Krypton, a colorless, odorless gas found in trace amounts in Earth’s atmosphere, the researchers at the European XFEL used 5,000 intense X-ray flashes per second.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that can come from space heaters, generators, furnaces and fireplaces, and exposure can be fatal.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
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
To investigate such double core-hole states in highly ionized Krypton, a colorless, odorless gas found in trace amounts in Earth’s atmosphere, the researchers at the European XFEL used 5,000 intense X-ray flashes per second.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 28 Nov. 2025
Carbon monoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that can come from space heaters, generators, furnaces and fireplaces, and exposure can be fatal.
—Katie Langford, Denver Post, 26 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odorless
Adjective
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Use a gentle, unscented cleanser and avoid scrubbing your skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Regularly wash pet bedding and toys with gentle, unscented detergents to minimize irritants.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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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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
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If the yellowing leaves are limp or mushy, or the soil is smelly, overwatering is the likely culprit.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Pair it with chocolate desserts or even a stinky cheese like Camembert.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Use a Small Dehumidifier Bathrooms often have higher moisture levels than other areas of the home, which can create mold, mildew, and musty, stinky odors.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Kansas City’s offense was pretty putrid the entire night, but the game came down to the wire.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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That is particularly impressive for a team that was outright putrid when shorthanded in October.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Keeping natural light from the seeds protects the omega fatty acids and ensures the seeds won’t be rancid upon opening.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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