as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of scented
Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Powered by a blend of nourishing ingredients—coconut oil for deep moisture, silk protein for a smooth finish, and neem oil to to increase anti frizz results—this leaves curls soft, bouncy, and delicately scented.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The brand also makes scented versions of the product, with options like Night Sky and Ranger Orange.
—Kristin Canning, Wired News, 21 May 2025
Boswell led Bath & Body Works in the post-pandemic era, returning the company known for its scented soaps and lotions to profitable revenue growth.
—Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 19 May 2025
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Here is what the judges had to say about it: An intense and inviting scented with menthol, citrus blossom, and herbal tea greets the senses, leading to a structured and rounded palate.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
Powered by a blend of nourishing ingredients—coconut oil for deep moisture, silk protein for a smooth finish, and neem oil to to increase anti frizz results—this leaves curls soft, bouncy, and delicately scented.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 May 2025
The brand also makes scented versions of the product, with options like Night Sky and Ranger Orange.
—Kristin Canning, Wired News, 21 May 2025
Boswell led Bath & Body Works in the post-pandemic era, returning the company known for its scented soaps and lotions to profitable revenue growth.
—Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
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The wine is a pale yellow, featuring a fragrant nose of pear, white peach, and mountain herbs.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Tarragon adds a fragrant note and a bit of complexity to an otherwise fairly straightforward dish.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Statues of rulers, such as Egypt’s Berenice II, were also perfumed, Brøns finds.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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The buttery cake is amply perfumed with vanilla, with almond extract providing a subtle yet present supporting note.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
23 Dec. 2024
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While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.—
Hua Hsu,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The wine is expressive and aromatic on the nose, featuring aromas of black cherry, rose petal, and baking spice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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With gray-green foliage and aromatic blooms that cover plants on and off from early summer to fall, catmint makes a perfect filler for any style of garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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Officers on a routine patrol at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station smelled and saw smoke and discovered the woman on fire, standing in the middle of the subway car.—
Susan Haigh,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Officers patrolling on an upper level of the subway station then smelled and saw smoke, and went to investigate, according to Tisch.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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Risk of building up and matting hair: There is also evidence that castor oil may cause build-up and hair matting (also known as hair felting) in some people, but this is extremely rare.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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From long-lasting formulas to felt pens that behave almost like calligraphy markers, there’s an option for every skill level, eye shape, and makeup mood.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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When ingested or inhaled, these microplastics can release these chemicals into the body, potentially leading to adverse health effects.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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The materials weren’t handled carefully, and toxic dust and mud were tracked throughout public spaces and streets in Corby — which expecting mothers inhaled.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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At the scene, firefighters used blocks of broken concrete and sawed pieces of wood to lift heavy debris as the noise of drills breaking through concrete filled the air.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to the affidavit, the inmates somehow sawed through the steel bars behind the toilet and then bent them.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
20 May 2025
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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