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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Now’s the time to save big on finds from top brands, like a Series 9 Apple Watch, a summery-scented Yankee Candle, and a Black and Decker vacuum for floor-to-ceiling messes.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Lunch opens with an aged white tea scented with orange peel and red dates prepared by one of the restaurant’s tea sommeliers, followed by a trio of precise appetizers, including a silky square of chicken topped with a carpet of impossibly finely cut chives.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Pheromone perfume has flooded social media feeds with bold claims about boosting attraction, but the science behind these scented sprays is murkier than the marketing suggests.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
Now’s the time to save big on finds from top brands, like a Series 9 Apple Watch, a summery-scented Yankee Candle, and a Black and Decker vacuum for floor-to-ceiling messes.
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Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
Verb
Try candles or sprays scented with citronella, lemon, or vanilla to ward them off.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
Lunch opens with an aged white tea scented with orange peel and red dates prepared by one of the restaurant’s tea sommeliers, followed by a trio of precise appetizers, including a silky square of chicken topped with a carpet of impossibly finely cut chives.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Below, see some popular ways to utilize this fragrant favorite.
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This fragrant flower blooms through August while adding color and a spa-like scent to your yard.
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To Curaçao, where the air was perfumed with dama di anochi blossoms and the night was navy blue.
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Old Grand‑Dad 114 and Redemption push hard into spice, while Four Roses Single Barrel and Small Batch show how yeast and blending can turn the same basic ingredients into something perfumed and almost delicate.
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In a strange twist, the potential buyer reportedly smelled a rat and reached out to someone with the company, to make sure the machinery hadn’t been stolen.
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Max also smelled awful, could barely walk and had about nine to 10 wounds on his body, according to the document.
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Meeting with Chase Reid after the 2024-25 Ontario Hockey League season, Soo Greyhounds general manager Kyle Raftis sensed a chip on his player’s shoulder.
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This remark by a North Carolina journalist in 1848 neatly distilled what many sensed was overtaking American life.
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Grenache and Cinsault offer suppleness and aromatic lift when handled with restraint, while Mourvèdre provides structure without excessive sweetness when grown at altitude.
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This limited-time sparkling beverage is made with grapefruit, cranberry, and orange juices from concentrate, plus some aromatic bitter flavors and a touch of cane sugar to give it a mocktail feel that's better than soda and more interesting than simple fruit juice.
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On land, cadaver dogs sniffed the shore for any trace of Lynette.
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Deputies once again conducted a traffic stop, and a police dog sniffed out illicit substances.
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Rodríguez said that although the tremors were felt across the entire country, the areas hardest hit so far include Caracas, Miranda, La Guaira, Aragua, Carabobo and Falcón.
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What at first felt fun — like guiding a sweet wayward child — soon felt like a crazymaking psychological experiment.
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When inhaled, these microscopic particles can enter the lungs and bloodstream, potentially causing swelling and inflammation.
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When wildfire smoke is inhaled, volatile gases and tiny particles can pass through the lining of the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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