odors

plural of odor

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of odors Cheeses made with moist milk mature faster and can develop unpleasantly pungent odors and flavors like ammonia. Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026 Without regular cleaning, that damp environment can quickly lead to odors and even mold growth. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026 Its all-in-one dock automatically empties debris, refills water, and washes and dries the mop pads to prevent odors. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2026 Not only do the odors of both equine and human perspiration, body odor, and hormones linger in the air, but a horse’s hooves contain scent glands that stamp her scent into the ground. Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026 This household staple eliminates laundry odors, tackles mold and mildew, and is a natural fabric softener. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026 Many had a channel for rinsing that ran along the floor, as well as a pool in the center of the room to help diffuse odors (how much, no one can say), and sometimes an additional washbasin. Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 Staying hydrated has helped too, as dry nasal passages can make the odors worse. Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026 Regular cleaning prevents grease buildup caused by daily cooking, odors, and steam. Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odors
Noun
  • While most people associate range hoods with smoke and strong smells, their role goes beyond that.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The other special effects, like the spurts of air that shoot out of the headrests or the smells that waft throughout the theater, were few and far between during this screening.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • If fruity fragrances lean too sweet for your liking and clean scents feel too minimalist, citrus perfumes may be the ideal middle ground.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • No detail is overlooked—from antiques and scents to cheeky notes tucked in unexpected corners, the experience is intimate, playful, and deeply personal.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Casual comments that harm former colleagues and employers do not disappear when the following day’s newspapers are thrown in the bin, yet hang around forever to cause untold damage to all referees’ reputations.
    Graham Scott, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Parents and students compare acceptance rates, school reputations and famous alumni while trying to figure out which colleges deserve a spot on the application list.
    Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Auramaxxing Similar to the trend of smellmaxxing, teens are taking to TikTok to increase their auras with the new term auramaxxing.
    Stephanie Kasulka, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Pink auras over a white base mingle with colorful gemstones, while black accent nails, 3D stars, and swirling details make every finger feel like its own tiny work of art.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Their Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon has aromas of tobacco leaf, fennel frond, black plum, and black raspberry.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This copper beauty serves up bold floral and citrus aromas, plus the signature IPA bitterness.
    Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • In practice, there were a range of depictions of these goddesses in ancient Greece—their number, their names, and their traits differ across sources.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The names usually reference the location of the tree, and maybe a flavor note.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • As has our play in the Coliseum, including running the table last year in front of a lot of epic atmospheres.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Although all of the solar system’s planets with atmospheres have wave-spawning disturbances, only Saturn churns them out looking like polygons, geometric shapes bounded by straight lines.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Ask South Florida and Iowa State fans for their feelings on the roster raids Alex Golesh and Matt Campbell did at Auburn and Penn State.
    Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But still, when beloved attractions starring The Muppets, vikings or an 80-foot sea monster leave the parks to make way for contemporary makeovers, people have feelings about it.
    Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Odors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odors. Accessed 10 Sep. 2026.

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