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as in smells
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 perfumes
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 senses
to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of scents
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
House ants trail scents across the home to alert their colony.
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Eva Flowe
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
All of Clean Classic’s scents are inspired by life's simplest comforts—fresh laundry, soap, and crisp air—and Warm Cotton is an editor-favorite for its subtle blend of citrus, lemon verbena, cotton flower, orange blossom, musk, and amber.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Bats do not like strong scents (like peppermint), bright lights and loud noises.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
But mosquitoes are also repelled by bug sprays, creams, or wipes with strong scents, many of which are derived from common plants in the garden.
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Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Gardenia Lovers of the rich, sweet scents of vanilla or coconut can't go wrong with gardenias.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
The category leans into intimacy and warmth rather than the breezy, aquatic feel that defined summer scents in past years, putting the wearer’s skin at the center of the fragrance experience.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Inspired by the cultural legacy of Harlem, this fragrance house creates scents that celebrate artistry, history, and Black excellence.
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Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
House ants trail scents across the home to alert their colony.
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Eva Flowe
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
All of Clean Classic’s scents are inspired by life's simplest comforts—fresh laundry, soap, and crisp air—and Warm Cotton is an editor-favorite for its subtle blend of citrus, lemon verbena, cotton flower, orange blossom, musk, and amber.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Bats do not like strong scents (like peppermint), bright lights and loud noises.
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Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
But mosquitoes are also repelled by bug sprays, creams, or wipes with strong scents, many of which are derived from common plants in the garden.
—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Gardenia Lovers of the rich, sweet scents of vanilla or coconut can't go wrong with gardenias.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
The category leans into intimacy and warmth rather than the breezy, aquatic feel that defined summer scents in past years, putting the wearer’s skin at the center of the fragrance experience.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Verb
Bergamot scents a dish of Alpine trout and cauliflower purée, while one of his team is a forager from the region, and brings back clutches of pine needles and wild spinach.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scents
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Maison Chémin Founded by November Nichols, Maison Chémin crafts luxury fragrances inspired by travel, memory, and personal journeys.
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Whether that means trading heavier winter fragrances for something brighter, packing a beachy body mist for vacation, or simply craving a scent that feels a little lighter and easier to wear in the heat.
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The fix is to lean on subtle cues, dry surfaces, fresh air and low humidity, and let the absence of competing smells do the work that a candle was never really doing.
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The intermingling smells of sizzling hot dogs, urine and marijuana wafted through the open windows.
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Fresh lavender and lemon zest get rubbed into the sugar with your hands—a simple trick that perfumes the blueberry-peach filling with floral, citrusy notes.
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Markets brim with greens, citrus that perfumes the air and strawberries that’ll be a reminder of what they’re supposed to taste like.
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The look of sheer repressed, stymied rage/laughter on Raph’s face when Paul sniffs the Oreos instead is one of the episode’s biggest laughs.
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In the video, Chilli sniffs large bricks to locate the scent a trainer shared with him.
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Burn turns quickly on the ball, and Bruno Guimaraes senses an opportunity to drop for the pass in frame two.
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Mother senses that her children are imprisoned in an underground area and asks that they be set free.
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With a steady stream of tiny bubbles, aromas of strawberry, marzipan, and honeysuckle set the scene for brilliant effervescence and peach, pomegranate, and lavender flavors with a closing note of brioche.
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The Estate Blanc de Blanc, with its crisp aromas of ripe pear and fresh apple; Brut Rosé sparkling grenache, full of red fruit and raspberry; or the sparkling syrah are frequent favorites.
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There’s a certain pressure on the movie to deliver in both terms of content and box office numbers as well, one that Kiyoko feels immensely.
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The landscape is dotted with lighthouses, and climbing one feels like a rite of passage.
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“Scents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scents. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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