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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
Terri Peters, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
Some compare sniffing isopropanol with a saline or water placebo, others with different aromatherapy scents such as peppermint or lavender, and others with conventional antiemetics.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Studies have shown that wasps do not like the scents of peppermint, clove, geranium, and lemongrass essential oils.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Each of these scents have an elevated—and edible—quality with perfume-like performance, lasting hours on the skin.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
One shopper who is sensitive to overpowering scents said the product’s scent is ever so slight, with a very light floral perfume.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
The 12-ounce candles with 60 hour burn time, 7-ounce diffusers, 30-milliliter room spray and 15-milliliter roll-on perfume available in both scents.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The milk is available in three scents; Only Human, a subtle gourmand that blends vanilla bean, cedarwood, and Ambroxan, is a personal favorite.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Mint and eucalyptus blends can feel especially invigorating; citrus-forward scents help cut through mental fog.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Noun
As a bonus, the fragrance of these hand-sanitizing mists is great, with scents like watermelon, mint, and lemon-lime.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
Some compare sniffing isopropanol with a saline or water placebo, others with different aromatherapy scents such as peppermint or lavender, and others with conventional antiemetics.
—Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Studies have shown that wasps do not like the scents of peppermint, clove, geranium, and lemongrass essential oils.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 Mar. 2026
Each of these scents have an elevated—and edible—quality with perfume-like performance, lasting hours on the skin.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
One shopper who is sensitive to overpowering scents said the product’s scent is ever so slight, with a very light floral perfume.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 3 Mar. 2026
The 12-ounce candles with 60 hour burn time, 7-ounce diffusers, 30-milliliter room spray and 15-milliliter roll-on perfume available in both scents.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The milk is available in three scents; Only Human, a subtle gourmand that blends vanilla bean, cedarwood, and Ambroxan, is a personal favorite.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Mint and eucalyptus blends can feel especially invigorating; citrus-forward scents help cut through mental fog.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scents
Noun
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Instead, Rousell recommends a more subtle approach, like an essential oil diffuser that uses natural fragrances believed to boost focus and mood, such as lavender, citrus, and rosemary.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Henry Rose does fragrances that are fresh and light, but still memorable, so well.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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However, these newer deodorants marketed as whole-body deodorants often do a good job at deodorizing the areas that create malodorous smells.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2026
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Bad smells will back up into your house when pipes clog.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Mar. 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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Finch senses the team figuring itself out as well.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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If a significant bloc of them begins to resist the preferences of the Revolutionary Guard or the remnants of Khamenei’s inner circle, that will signal that the clerical establishment senses the wind shifting.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cold temperatures dull flavors and aromas—meaning your drink just won't be as full-flavored as one poured at room temperature or served over ice.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Chardonnay from Burgundy has a typical bouquet of wet river rock, crushed oyster shells, and sometimes a pleasant note of petrol that hits you before going deeper to assess the fruit aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The neighborhood/area NoMad has transformed in the past few years, now competing with the Lower East Side and the West Village for the coolest on the island—and the area feels like a perfect combo of the two.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The minute Monica sits down and starts barking orders in the ER, everyone feels much better.—
Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scents. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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