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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
Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
At night, rosemary, jasmine, and lemon scents the air and a galaxy of lanterns light the way to the bar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Speaking of scents, the treatment is available fragrance-free or in Hold, a woodsy, musky, skinlike scent.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 June 2026
Keepers regularly rotate them between yards to provide new sights, scents and opportunities to explore, the Smithsonian website states.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Peppermint, citronella, and neem oil have strong scents that deter many pests.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
For an easy summer cleaning tip, wash towels in hot water and toss 1/2 cup of baking soda into the rinse cycle to eradicate stale scents.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Some manufacturers have created toilet paper and toilet paper rolls pretreated with scents like lavender or vanilla that are released every time the paper is turned and torn.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Peppermint, garlic, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper are all scents squirrels hate.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Finding the perfect balance between sweet and savory or floral and woody is difficult when using conventional scents, says Christine Nagel, a perfumer for Hermès.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 3 June 2026
At night, rosemary, jasmine, and lemon scents the air and a galaxy of lanterns light the way to the bar.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Speaking of scents, the treatment is available fragrance-free or in Hold, a woodsy, musky, skinlike scent.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 June 2026
Keepers regularly rotate them between yards to provide new sights, scents and opportunities to explore, the Smithsonian website states.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 1 June 2026
Peppermint, citronella, and neem oil have strong scents that deter many pests.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 June 2026
For an easy summer cleaning tip, wash towels in hot water and toss 1/2 cup of baking soda into the rinse cycle to eradicate stale scents.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
Some manufacturers have created toilet paper and toilet paper rolls pretreated with scents like lavender or vanilla that are released every time the paper is turned and torn.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Peppermint, garlic, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper are all scents squirrels hate.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scents
Noun
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The house also has a long-standing collaboration with L’Oréal Luxe, which for more than two decades has developed and distributed globally high-end fragrances such as Flowerbomb, Spicebomb and Bonbon.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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For starters, Alta offers double the olfactory possibilities of the original collection, launching with 10 distinct fragrances.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Nicholas spent his summers in Vienna, sampling the smells, sounds and tastes of his family’s restaurant.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Along with hot, humid weather comes unpleasant smells at the sink and in trash cans and recycling bins.—
Emerson Latham,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
Verb
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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.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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It’s fortified with a splash of orange liqueur that faintly perfumes the custard.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In the video, Chilli sniffs large bricks to locate the scent a trainer shared with him.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Tovar is the one officer who immediately sniffs out that there’s something weird about Gacy, and Luna incrementally nudges the character further and further into obsession.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Mother senses that her children are imprisoned in an underground area and asks that they be set free.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Botwin explained that this occurs when the body senses any danger or stress associated with past trauma.—
Sarah Dewberry,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
Noun
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The nose offers distinctive aromas of citrus, peppery spice, vanilla, and cooked agave.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Turn To Natural Deterrents Essential oils and hot peppers deter squirrels thanks to their strong aromas.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But there are signs the government feels more confident of its hold over the area.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Energy markets don’t stop at state lines, so when one state rewrites the rules for major producers, every state feels it at the pump and on the power bill.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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“Scents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scents. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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