as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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as in perfumed
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance
fancy bars of soap scented with lavender
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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of scented
Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
The 15 deals below include functional finds like a KitchenAid stand mixer as well as decor items like a scented candle to cozy up any indoor space.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Public spaces are scented with a bespoke fragrance crafted by prestigious artisan perfumery Campomarzio70, custom graphic rugs designed by Paolo Moschino cover the hallways, and carved doors open to palatial guest quarters.
—Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The formulas are light scented, non-flaky, and packed with nourishing ingredients such as vitamin E, mango shea butter, castor oil, and aloe vera.
—Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
The 15 deals below include functional finds like a KitchenAid stand mixer as well as decor items like a scented candle to cozy up any indoor space.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
Eco efforts Bath amenities are plastic-free, refillable, and scented with the custom Futopia fragrance.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
Public spaces are scented with a bespoke fragrance crafted by prestigious artisan perfumery Campomarzio70, custom graphic rugs designed by Paolo Moschino cover the hallways, and carved doors open to palatial guest quarters.
—Jennifer Bradley Franklin, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
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You'll be forgiven for not realizing that oleander, specifically Nerium oleander, is toxic, because the woody little shrub is a common sight in suburban landscapes due to its abundant, fragrant white, pink, red, or purple flowers.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Rubens, for example, likes to plant fragrant flowers like marigolds, which also act as a pest repellant.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The shelves are packed with colorful Floridian fares, the air is perfumed with fresh fruit and baked goods, and a line of customers snakes through the center of the store.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Its main entrance opens onto the bustling Via Senato, while a secondary entrance leads through Vincenzo Dascanio’s flower shop on the pedestrian Via della Spiga, perfumed with fresh blooms and lined with flagship boutiques from Dolce & Gabbana and Ralph Lauren.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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And in January, the other man was arrested again, also on the Red Line, after officers smelled marijuana on a train car near 87th Street and arrested him for cannabis possession.—
Talia Soglin,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sure enough, the wine smelled like a grove of cedars and carried hints of mushrooms, black earth, and the sea.—
Alex Halberstadt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Proctor sensed a severe tension between Friedmann and his father but didn’t know its origin.—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Xiao Sang sensed how the atmosphere around her captivated her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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All of these steps degrade or destroy the aromatic compounds that made the flower compelling in the first place.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2026
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Perfect for feeding a crowd, this sheet pan dinner is bright, flavorful, and aromatic.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On the next play, Patriots rookie Craig Woodson sniffed out a trick play and dropped the ball carrier on an end around for a loss of five.—
February 9,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The tougher hurdle, historically speaking, is that the Cowboys haven’t sniffed a conference championship game in Dak’s time.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The space felt like a chic beachfront apartment, with a generous kitchen, airy living room with a television, spa-like bathroom with a tiled shower and a big soaking tub, and plush king bed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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But there will be an absence, one that has been felt at every national team camp since last July, which unites them more than any personal ambition.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Medicines needing to be inhaled or smoked are prohibitedunless in a prescribed inhaler.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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If inhaled, these fumes can lead to trouble breathing, eye and skin irritation, and in some cases, even death.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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