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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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
The intention for this breed was to work closely with hunters, so they're locked in on human cues, scents and retrieval.
—Pat Mueller, USA Today, 18 June 2026
What dollar store scents to look for At Dollar Tree, the SPA Luxury Body Mist Spray assortment includes Vanilla Sugar, Everlasting Love, Lovestruck and Cherry Blossom.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Which scents lift energy and happiness For an instant pick-me-up, perfumers point to bright, sunny notes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Other scents include peppermint, lemongrass, rosemary and cedar wood.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 June 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Citrus, solar fragrances, fruity notes like peach and strawberry, and gourmand scents are leading the season’s biggest perfume trends.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026
The intention for this breed was to work closely with hunters, so they're locked in on human cues, scents and retrieval.
—Pat Mueller, USA Today, 18 June 2026
What dollar store scents to look for At Dollar Tree, the SPA Luxury Body Mist Spray assortment includes Vanilla Sugar, Everlasting Love, Lovestruck and Cherry Blossom.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Which scents lift energy and happiness For an instant pick-me-up, perfumers point to bright, sunny notes.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Other scents include peppermint, lemongrass, rosemary and cedar wood.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 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.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scents
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Launched in 1983 and operated by the Omani Sabco Group, the brand is known for its highly concentrated fragrances, which retail for $550 per 100-ml.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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The best scent picks at Dollar Tree Dollar Tree has leaned into the body mist trend with a rotating lineup of SPA Luxury sprays that mimic the soft, layered fragrances popular on social media.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Then run the dishwasher according to our directions, first with vinegar to cut through grease and soap scum, then with baking soda to neutralize smells.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Harrison still evokes painterly fugues of light and pungent smells, but they’re offset by a growing bleakness, and there’s less humor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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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
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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Burn turns quickly on the ball, and Bruno Guimaraes senses an opportunity to drop for the pass in frame two.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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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
Noun
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What other mythology would even try to accommodate extending necks, water squirters, and intentionally unpleasant aromas?—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
4 June 2026
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Its complexity of flavors and aromas is unique.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The United States often feels more fractured than fraternal, a search for commonality hard to find in a land of boundaries drawn harder each day.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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Spielberg's vision is sentimental yet feels so satisfying.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scents. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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