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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2
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
Front loaders use less water and are gentler on fabrics but are prone to odors, particularly from mold and mildew growing around the door gasket.
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The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
These washing machine cleaning tablets keep the interior of a washing machine free of odors and grime.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
For best results, replace your sponge every two weeks to prevent bacterial buildup and odors.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Place an open box of baking soda inside to absorb odors.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
According to Eason, bed bugs tend to dislike strong odors.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Late summer or early fall is ideal because humidity levels are lower and carpets dry faster, helping prevent mildew and musty odors.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
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
The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
These washing machine cleaning tablets keep the interior of a washing machine free of odors and grime.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
For best results, replace your sponge every two weeks to prevent bacterial buildup and odors.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
Place an open box of baking soda inside to absorb odors.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
According to Eason, bed bugs tend to dislike strong odors.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
Late summer or early fall is ideal because humidity levels are lower and carpets dry faster, helping prevent mildew and musty odors.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
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
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In the case that a quick clean of the disposal is needed to eliminate odors, disposal pods are convenient, and if used regularly, typically about once a week, can keep unwanted smells and odors away.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Her skin is alive to the myriad tastes of the water all around her and to distant smells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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While each of its scents are worth trying, this decadent blend of bergamot, cedar, and frankincense is perhaps the most enticing.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Mint and eucalyptus blends can feel especially invigorating; citrus-forward scents help cut through mental fog.—
Allison Hatfield,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Other professions with traditionally conservative reputations, such as lawyers and those in the real estate industry, also gave overwhelmingly to Harris and her aligned committees.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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For four days, prospects arrive with reputations built on Saturdays and leave with grades shaped by lasers, clipboards and closed-door interviews.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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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,
27 Jan. 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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Their 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon has lifted aromas of crushed violet and cedar followed by black raspberry and red plum.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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In these walls of white noise, Martin channels Paysage d’Hiver, a Swiss black-metal artist who has made a whole career—and a lot of lore—out of approximating winter storms through blindingly white guitar fuzz and overwhelming dark-ambient atmospheres.—
Andrew Ryce,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2026
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Among his most notable contributions to the field was leading research published in 2007 that, for the first time, captured enough light from distant exoplanets to identify the molecules in their atmospheres.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Feb. 2026
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There are a lot of names on the draft board heading into April that could make sense with one of the two first-round picks.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Mar. 2026
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This includes names, addresses, vehicle registrations and other personal data contained in association records.—
Peter S. Sachs,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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Give yourself time to think before answering messages to honor your feelings and support the hypothetical journey in a manageable way.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2026
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These smells create feelings of safety and connection.—
Allison Hatfield,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Odors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odors. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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