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as in smell
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
dogs are able to detect scents that are far below the threshold detectable by the human nose
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as in to sense
to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of scent
Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
This set of six includes scents like lavender, menthol and eucalyptus, vanilla and orange, grapefruit, watermelon, and peppermint, each made with natural essential oils.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 19 Aug. 2025
The AromaTech Air Stream allows users to recreate this experience in their own homes—a professional-grade HVAC diffuser, engineered to scent your entire space by way of central air.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The woman was visibly trembling and radiated the metallic scent of tequila.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2025
This set of six includes scents like lavender, menthol and eucalyptus, vanilla and orange, grapefruit, watermelon, and peppermint, each made with natural essential oils.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Like the lipsticks, the balms are also gently scented with a subtle raspberry-mint fragrance, and are easily refillable.
—Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 19 Aug. 2025
The AromaTech Air Stream allows users to recreate this experience in their own homes—a professional-grade HVAC diffuser, engineered to scent your entire space by way of central air.
—Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scent
Noun
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While prolonged exposure to Castile soap (think jobs that require your hands to be submerged in Castile soap formulas for an extended period of time) can cause skin irritation and dryness, the gentle, fragrance-free formula typically doesn’t cause irritation when used properly.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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From universally flattering makeup picks and designer fragrances to skincare staples, multi-use hair tools and indulgent self-care treats, these crowd-pleasing gifts are a great choice for any beauty lover.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Every Thursday, there is a melting pot of smells wafting to and fro from downtown Nashville as food trucks line Deaderick Street to feed hungry Nashvillians.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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That's why deep cleaning your fridge once a month is in your best interest to reduce funky smells and keep the area sanitized.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The city was polished and perfumed, while our life outside it was raw and smelled of iron.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
24 Sep. 2025
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The hours of gentle simmering release aromas that perfume the whole home.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the little dog isn’t tempted to even sniff it.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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His boss seems unusually chill with the deception, mostly because this lad might be helpful for sniffing out other moles and double agents in their field.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Not only does Sarr appear not to sense Duren approaching, but Duren, who had at least a 25-pound weight advantage, dislodges Sarr from his position as the ball begins to descend.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Unlike traditional security systems that treat these domains separately, ARGUS merges them, giving it the ability to sense, analyze, and respond to breaches across networks and environments simultaneously.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The nose is captivating with aromas of brown sugar, caramel corn, and vanilla mingle with wood and a hint of cherry.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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Focus on the aroma, colors, and textures of the food on your plate.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Simply inhaling for four counts and exhaling for four counts brings oxygen to your muscles, reducing the emotion's intensity and relaxing the body.—
Juli Fraga,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibited unless in a prescribed inhaler.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wentland attended both of Alverno’s information sessions about the sale but left feeling her concerns weren’t addressed.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s not many teams that can put four guys that don’t start into the game [on the offensive line] and feel confident about going and winning a game, especially on the road.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Scent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scent. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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