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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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Along with a proprietary wax, the candles are designed with lead-free cotton wicks for an elevated burning experience and optimal fragrance diffusion.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Start by gathering a soap base (either goats milk or shea butter works), yellow and red soap colorant, fall-scented fragrance oil, silicone soap mold, measuring cups, and 99% isopropyl alcohol in a spray bottle.—
Ellen Sturm Niz,
Parents,
8 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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Treatments are designed to be sensorial and effective without feeling heavy or overly perfumed.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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With showy wine-red blossoms that perfume the garden with the distinctive aromas of chocolate and vanilla from mid-summer through fall, chocolate cosmos entices butterflies and curious gardeners alike.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 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
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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
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The aroma of this best-seller blends comforting notes of pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Autumn Wreath Yankee Candle features layered scents of apple, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and woodsy notes that, when combined, create a warm, welcoming aroma that just feels like fall.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 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 12 Oct. 2025.
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