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
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Her menu mingles brandy-scented shrimp or filet mignon rolled with prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, caramelized onions, sage and rosemary with tagliolini sauced with pomodoro or lemon cream.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025
The Royal Hawaiian resort's soy candle by Malie is scented with a bright mix of mango, orange, and apricot for transporting island vibes.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Presently, Tree Hut comprises 95 percent of Naterra’s business, mainly via its enduringly viral scented body scrubs.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Her menu mingles brandy-scented shrimp or filet mignon rolled with prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, caramelized onions, sage and rosemary with tagliolini sauced with pomodoro or lemon cream.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
This candle — scented with peppermint, cedar, clove and eucalyptus oils — is poured in the USA and made with non-toxic ingredients and a soy wax blend.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025
The Royal Hawaiian resort's soy candle by Malie is scented with a bright mix of mango, orange, and apricot for transporting island vibes.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
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Beyond those fragrant fillings was a rich history of the monastery dating to the 10th century.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cut flowers can be both colorful and fragrant, but after a couple of weeks they are finished.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
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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Savor the Spice Island with a visit to Belmont Estate, where cocoa tours and hands-on chocolate-making experiences are perfumed by acres of gardens planted with nutmeg and cinnamon.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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From these tiny particles, scientists can determine how the objects may have smelled.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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The home also smelled of animal urine, documents say.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
2 Feb. 2026
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Horses brought the firefighting apparatus and a big steed, aptly named Goliath, sensed the danger and ran out of the way, not before being injured.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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Still, Vivian sensed something was off.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The center features a Thermarium inspired by the wellness rituals of ancient Rome, completed by aromatic showers, a cold plunge pool, a thalassotherapy tub and multiple saunas.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hunks of squash add a sweet earthiness to the vibrant notes of ras el hanout, a complex and aromatic spice blend available in many supermarkets.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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McDermott brought legitimacy to an organization that had not sniffed a playoff.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Vying for a parking spot on a crowded city street after a snowstorm has long felt like going to battle, and now there's a harrowing twist.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The days since the raid on Maduro’s compound have felt slow and difficult, according to one woman who saw the explosions from a distance with her boyfriend.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Guardiola inhaled deeply when asked about the non-handball against Wolves last weekend and could have decided not to comment.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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These tiny water droplets—aerosol plumes, according to commercial cleaning expert Shari Cedar—can be inhaled and cover towels, countertops, and, yes, even your toothbrush after a flush.—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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