1
as in smells
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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as in scents
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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as in reputations
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 odors
Other companion plant odors simply repel pests.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Sunlight helps kill bacteria and odors.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Items should not have stains, strong odors, major damage, or safety issues, according to the Salvation Army team.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
Everyday Fresh is great for general indoor placement while Pet Fresh helps with odors from furry family members.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Limit exposure to food odors that might trigger nausea or vomiting.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
To avoid odors and some stains, spray invaders with a soapy water mix to kill them without having to squish them.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The turf gets hot in the heat of the day and urine and feces will create foul odors that won’t rinse away.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Pet Supplies Just like your dog needs a regular bath to keep odors at bay, their supplies need washing too.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2026
Sunlight helps kill bacteria and odors.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
Items should not have stains, strong odors, major damage, or safety issues, according to the Salvation Army team.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 4 Apr. 2026
Everyday Fresh is great for general indoor placement while Pet Fresh helps with odors from furry family members.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Limit exposure to food odors that might trigger nausea or vomiting.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
To avoid odors and some stains, spray invaders with a soapy water mix to kill them without having to squish them.
—Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
The turf gets hot in the heat of the day and urine and feces will create foul odors that won’t rinse away.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Pet Supplies Just like your dog needs a regular bath to keep odors at bay, their supplies need washing too.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odors
Noun
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Sugary residue and meat smells are major wasp attractants.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clean Outdoor Food Areas After Every Use Sugary residue and meat smells are major wasp attractants.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some deodorants rely on scents and perfumes to mask odor, while others are loaded with chemicals, such as aluminum to help block sweat and triclosan to kill odor causing bacteria.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The retailer also just launched the scents Spring Apple, Beet, and Carrot & Nectarine, plus a Morning Matcha foaming hand soap.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like their grandfather Sam, neither seems particularly bothered about their personal reputations.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The reputations of Frank Gehry, Zaha Hadid, Rem Koolhaas, Shigeru Ban, Bernard Tschumi, Alvaro Siza, and Tadao Ando do not depend on the one or two buildings each of them have bestowed on New York.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The film follows a quiet inmate arriving at a violent Indonesian prison with a supernatural entity that kills those with the darkest auras.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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This airbrush design on a long square nail comprises a mix of French-tip auras, clear blobs, and 3D florals for a fun and funky design.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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The flavors and aromas of almond extract resemble marzipan more than raw nuts.—
Emily Saladino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Channel catfish rely on scent, and they are attracted to salty, sweet, and pungent aromas.—
Joe Cermele,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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The team’s diamond-anvil device can generate pressures as high as five million atmospheres.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Apr. 2026
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The project aims to preserve the Swamp’s historic character, including orange Wing Walls and the close fan-to-field proximity that helps create one of the best game-day atmospheres in college football.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Her heart features the side profiles of two residents wearing Indigenous attire in the foreground, and a map of the city’s East Side, with street names like Indiana Avenue, Holmes Street and Troost Avenue behind them.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
5 Apr. 2026
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Many of the most famous names in Mississippi civil-rights history got their start in Mound Bayou, or found support and safety there.—
Beverly Gage,
The Atlantic,
5 Apr. 2026
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As the graceful Moon opposes Jupiter later, big feelings meet even bigger hopes.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Lee, who grew up a fan of chicken nuggets, echoed the feelings of childhood nostalgia, and why McDonald’s was more than a fast-food place.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Odors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odors. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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