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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
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
At Fairmont Mayakoba’s spa, rest and re-energize with the textures, colors, and scents of ancient Mayan culture.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Yankee Candle Home Sweet Home Large Jar Candle Right around the first week of November every year, my mom swaps her light, clean scents for Yankee Candle's Home Sweet Home, which is one of her favorites.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Bittersweet Oud uses citrus to brighten the polarizing ingredient; Roasted Vanilla tempers its typical sweetness with the warmth of oak and cognac; and Iris Root, our favorite of the three, adds a peppery zest to the creamy ingredient so often used in barbershop tonics and other men’s scents.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Now, with a new seasonal lineup, you’ll be tempted with scents that remind you of your family’s holiday dessert buffet.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
For centuries, African women have carried the wisdom of the land in their hands, in their rituals, in their scents.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
For each sculpture, Tolaas captured molecules present during its material creation, alongside scents drawn from the animals themselves, their habitats and their interactions with humans.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
DeRose-Broeckert also told NDA that both tree sap and buck forehead gland secretions produce strong, unique scents.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
This buttery balm started with a single Vanilla flavor and has since expanded to 10 shades and scents, including cozy Brown Sugar, juicy Cherry, and shimmery Birthday Cake.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 Oct. 2025
At Fairmont Mayakoba’s spa, rest and re-energize with the textures, colors, and scents of ancient Mayan culture.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
Yankee Candle Home Sweet Home Large Jar Candle Right around the first week of November every year, my mom swaps her light, clean scents for Yankee Candle's Home Sweet Home, which is one of her favorites.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Bittersweet Oud uses citrus to brighten the polarizing ingredient; Roasted Vanilla tempers its typical sweetness with the warmth of oak and cognac; and Iris Root, our favorite of the three, adds a peppery zest to the creamy ingredient so often used in barbershop tonics and other men’s scents.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Now, with a new seasonal lineup, you’ll be tempted with scents that remind you of your family’s holiday dessert buffet.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
For centuries, African women have carried the wisdom of the land in their hands, in their rituals, in their scents.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 Oct. 2025
For each sculpture, Tolaas captured molecules present during its material creation, alongside scents drawn from the animals themselves, their habitats and their interactions with humans.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
DeRose-Broeckert also told NDA that both tree sap and buck forehead gland secretions produce strong, unique scents.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scents
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In 2024, almost 3 billion euros’ worth of products were exported to the country, half of which were fragrances.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Designed for long-lasting freshness and swagger, these fragrances reflect Lynch’s personal favorites and his larger-than-life approach to life and self-care.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Between the sounds, the smells and the watchable crowd, the neighborhood was happening.—
Ken Perrotte,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Garbage disposals can flush away food debris on pots and pans in a flash, but anyone who owns one of these devices knows that unpleasant smells are a regular occurrence.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the clip, an elderly woman stands holding a bowl and a spoon beside a massive brown bear that sniffs her feet.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The picture shows them on the floor together with Comet fully exposing his belly, a sign of trust, while Dottie sniffs him.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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O'Donnell walks over to his black horse Duke who senses the unsettled energy coming from the captain.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Freudian in me senses an attachment disorder.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The straw color belied its aromas of red raspberry, peach, and pink grapefruit zest.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
30 Oct. 2025
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These are serious temples of pleasure, with irresistible aromas wafting out and window displays beckoning with equal measures of art and enticement.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Softstreme High-rise Wide-leg Cropped Pant has a weighty drape that adds an elegant edge to what otherwise feels like loungewear, given how remarkably soft the Softstreme fabric is.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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United have spoken to the Premier League to express their concerns about the number of midweek games they are scheduled to play between now and Christmas, as revealed by The Athletic on Friday, but going so long with just one match at Old Trafford actually feels unheard of.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Buyers don’t want to be reminded of strong perfumes that resurface certain memories when touring a home, so rose scents of any kind should only be enjoyed after a homeowner is done touring their property.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Likewise, the product offering grew over the years to include several licenses, ranging from jeans and perfumes to home — the latter called Valentino Più.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scents. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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