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as in auras
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
Dirt and germs breed bad odors.
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Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
When you’re done, be sure to clean your blanket to prevent sweat odors, mildew, and mold.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The action came after the Sheriff’s Office received complaints from people who were not able to pick up their animals’ remains, as well as complaints about odors at the business, Sawada said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
The disinfectant can kill bacteria that cause odors.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Make sure the sweet smells of the holiday season, and the deals that come ahead of them, aren’t masked by pesky pet odors with the Cumrige Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box, which is almost half price right now as part of Walmart’s early holiday deals sales in October.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Other days are defined by less appetizing odors from the industrial activity in the area.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Head to Amazon to snap up a popular air purifier and say goodbye to allergens, pollutants, and odors.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2025
When you’re done, be sure to clean your blanket to prevent sweat odors, mildew, and mold.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
The action came after the Sheriff’s Office received complaints from people who were not able to pick up their animals’ remains, as well as complaints about odors at the business, Sawada said.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
The disinfectant can kill bacteria that cause odors.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Make sure the sweet smells of the holiday season, and the deals that come ahead of them, aren’t masked by pesky pet odors with the Cumrige Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box, which is almost half price right now as part of Walmart’s early holiday deals sales in October.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025
Other days are defined by less appetizing odors from the industrial activity in the area.
—Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Head to Amazon to snap up a popular air purifier and say goodbye to allergens, pollutants, and odors.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odors
Noun
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People read auras and palms, too.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Sep. 2025
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This buttery balm started with a single Vanilla flavor and has since expanded to 10 shades and scents, including cozy Brown Sugar, juicy Cherry, and shimmery Birthday Cake.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
25 Oct. 2025
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At Fairmont Mayakoba’s spa, rest and re-energize with the textures, colors, and scents of ancient Mayan culture.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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The rich and powerful, at least, might have the means to protect their reputations from an onslaught of deepfakes.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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But as the case spirals and loyalties fracture, reputations are on the line, and everyone’s playing to win.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
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In Toilet Base Regularly cleaning your toilet with water and vinegar will keep the smells away, but will also clean any of the germs that fester in and around your toilet and make the area stink, according to Knoll.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
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The Smell and the Standards Many commenters focused on the potent smells that can be hidden until furniture is moved out.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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Their 2021 Châteauneuf-du-Pape has aromas of red plum, red raspberry, and crushed violet petals with soft, rounded tannins and flavors of cassis, raspberry, and black plum.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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The fruit and its peel can be used to add flavor to drinks or aromas to perfumes.—
Kirstyn Hill,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Many super-puffs get their inflated atmospheres from tidal heating.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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Our staff ranked the best playoff atmospheres among the four remaining teams.—
Sam Settleman,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Along with releasing its own line of beauty, hair and fragrance products, Gomez’s cosmetics company has gone a step further in its business, acquiring new names under the Rare Beauty Brands umbrella.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Some high-profile names have moved away, including Robert Reynolds, the former chief executive officer of Putnam Investments.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
21 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the week, Mel struggled to navigate his feelings for each woman.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Instead, the director Scott Cooper’s film turns on Landau recognizing that the tracks reflect Springsteen confronting inner darkness—including his conflicted feelings about his father and his fear of his growing fame—and nudging the musician to realize his need for further help.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Odors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odors. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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