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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
This includes odors in the fridge that might otherwise seep into your leftovers, as well as direct heat that could over-brown a crumb topping or pie crust in the oven.
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Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Regular cleaning with vinegar prevents grease buildup, odors, and potential fire hazards.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
Many designs are also made with micro-ban treatment to prevent odors.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Baking soda is often used as a cleaning agent, whether for rinsing fruit, making a cleaning paste, or absorbing odors in the refrigerator.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Wafting odors of 100-octane gasoline and rumbling purrs of V8 engines punched through the overcast morning at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday as the Velocity Invitational car meet entered its second day.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Residents near the Plaskolite site have long complained about odors from the plant, according to an air monitoring study sponsored by the state.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 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
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
Darcy Lenz, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
Regular cleaning with vinegar prevents grease buildup, odors, and potential fire hazards.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
Many designs are also made with micro-ban treatment to prevent odors.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Baking soda is often used as a cleaning agent, whether for rinsing fruit, making a cleaning paste, or absorbing odors in the refrigerator.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
Wafting odors of 100-octane gasoline and rumbling purrs of V8 engines punched through the overcast morning at Sonoma Raceway on Saturday as the Velocity Invitational car meet entered its second day.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Residents near the Plaskolite site have long complained about odors from the plant, according to an air monitoring study sponsored by the state.
—Jason Henry, Oc Register, 30 May 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
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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The astronauts reported bizarre smells, and had issues flushing urine outside the spacecraft as designed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
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However, beware of certain smells, such as cigarette smoke, which are nearly impossible to eradicate from wood pieces, Pearce warns.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
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Finding the perfect balance between sweet and savory or floral and woody is difficult when using conventional scents, says Christine Nagel, a perfumer for Hermès.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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At night, rosemary, jasmine, and lemon scents the air and a galaxy of lanterns light the way to the bar.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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People have been threatened over their political beliefs, and there are some who use social media and other platforms to try and ruin reputations.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2026
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The gallery’s and Cooke’s reputations grew along with it.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Punch up your summer manicure with rainbow-bright auras, color-shifting chrome, and vibrant blooming gel designs.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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The nose offers distinctive aromas of citrus, peppery spice, vanilla, and cooked agave.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Turn To Natural Deterrents Essential oils and hot peppers deter squirrels thanks to their strong aromas.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Those exhibits named names — and not just fired Trooper Michael Proctor, the lead investigator against her, and Canton Police Sgt Sean Goode, who resigned last week.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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In 1837, soap maker James Gamble and candlemaker William Procter became business partners, creating the company that still carries their names today.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Scientific consensus is that this opaqueness is caused by hazy banks of clouds that are masking the atmospheres, but what kind of aerosol particles are in the clouds?—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Those atmospheres are like playing in Omaha.—
Gary Bedore
June 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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Another taxpayer, Adolphus Sutherland, expressed his torn feelings.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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Stay busy to combat pessimistic feelings.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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“Odors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odors. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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