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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
Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
For something more accessible, try it with Bath & Body Works’ Vanilla Bean Noel or any of EOS’s body lotions, particularly their vanilla or coconut scents.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Other brands that have scents are Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW, Cadillac and Porsche Design.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
And don't forget about comforting scents, which help recreate the warm feel of a board game café at home.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Just in time for the new season, Yankee Candle’s scents of apples, cinnamon sticks, and pumpkins are secretly on sale at Amazon.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Other brands that have scents are Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW, Cadillac and Porsche Design.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
Laura Ashley has also worked with fragrance specialists Freckleface on a handmade candle called Vintage 100 that combines two of Laura’s favorite scents, English rose and wild blackberries.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
For something more accessible, try it with Bath & Body Works’ Vanilla Bean Noel or any of EOS’s body lotions, particularly their vanilla or coconut scents.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Other brands that have scents are Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW, Cadillac and Porsche Design.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
And don't forget about comforting scents, which help recreate the warm feel of a board game café at home.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
Just in time for the new season, Yankee Candle’s scents of apples, cinnamon sticks, and pumpkins are secretly on sale at Amazon.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
Other brands that have scents are Ferrari, Lamborghini, BMW, Cadillac and Porsche Design.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scents
Noun
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Many automotive fragrances have a limited production run and they can be purchased only from resellers on sites like eBay.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Before even entering the iconic club room, a room full of textured fragrances were positioned on podiums like an art exhibit.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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New & Noteworthy Say goodbye to sticky skin and unpleasant smells!—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Step inside and be greeted by the earthy smells of the past, and you’ll be quickly transported back in time, to childhood or beyond.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At first, the curious canine sniffs a paw, but soon follows the trail straight to the source—the black dog's ear.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Hired by Leo's sister-in-law (Shailene Woodley), Detective Bali sniffs out the winding secrets of the powerful Vardakis family, unraveling a crime of passion.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The technology senses vehicle speed and terrain and automatically adjusts the suspension to keep the vehicle level.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
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Maizy ends up meeting convincing city slicker Gordy (played by Quinn VanAntwerp), who senses the opportunity to take these small town’s woes and turn them into cash.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Attractive light orange color; aromas of orange roses, persimmon and a hint of cardamon.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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For the most delicious variety, food enthusiasts should follow the aromas to the most concentrated locations with bold gastronomic ambitions.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the headphones, meant to unify the audience in a shared soundscape, instead isolate viewers into their glowing silos, which feels like an ironic choice for a show supposedly about communal grief.—
David Hochman,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The idea that new technology can flip the odds of catching a thief or recovering a child feels like progress.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All these benefits attached to purchasing the perfumes, face serums, moisturizers, sunscreens (because fall sunshine still mandates applying them), and foundations everyone’s been raving about as of late?—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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Fragrances and photosensitivity Certain ingredients in perfumes and colognes can cause photosensitivity, a reaction where the skin becomes more susceptible to UV damage.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Scents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scents. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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