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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
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
First on the docket is Fall Traditions, the 34-piece collection featuring scents like Football Season, The Perfect Autumn, Cider Lane and more across the Bath & Body Works suite of products.
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Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Of course, some of those scents likely come from the rye component.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
As a girlie with dry and sensitive skin, this lotion really keeps me moisturized all day long and pairs really well with some of my floral summer scents.
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Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
Salicylates can also give scents a warm, enveloping, skin-like quality.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
De-Odorize Your Fridge Instead of baking soda, reuse coffee grounds to get rid of any unwanted scents in your fridge or freezer.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
House ants trail scents across the home to alert their colony.
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Eva Flowe
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
All of Clean Classic’s scents are inspired by life's simplest comforts—fresh laundry, soap, and crisp air—and Warm Cotton is an editor-favorite for its subtle blend of citrus, lemon verbena, cotton flower, orange blossom, musk, and amber.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
Desirable aromatherapy scents include lavender that can help decompress, marjoram that targets the nervous system and neroli for reducing stress.
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Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
First on the docket is Fall Traditions, the 34-piece collection featuring scents like Football Season, The Perfect Autumn, Cider Lane and more across the Bath & Body Works suite of products.
—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Of course, some of those scents likely come from the rye component.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
As a girlie with dry and sensitive skin, this lotion really keeps me moisturized all day long and pairs really well with some of my floral summer scents.
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Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 June 2026
Salicylates can also give scents a warm, enveloping, skin-like quality.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
De-Odorize Your Fridge Instead of baking soda, reuse coffee grounds to get rid of any unwanted scents in your fridge or freezer.
—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2026
House ants trail scents across the home to alert their colony.
—
Eva Flowe
june 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
All of Clean Classic’s scents are inspired by life's simplest comforts—fresh laundry, soap, and crisp air—and Warm Cotton is an editor-favorite for its subtle blend of citrus, lemon verbena, cotton flower, orange blossom, musk, and amber.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
Verb
Plug-ins tend to create scent shock at entry and inconsistent room transitions, because each device only scents the air around it and competes with any candles or sprays a homeowner has layered on top.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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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Maison Chémin Founded by November Nichols, Maison Chémin crafts luxury fragrances inspired by travel, memory, and personal journeys.
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Whether that means trading heavier winter fragrances for something brighter, packing a beachy body mist for vacation, or simply craving a scent that feels a little lighter and easier to wear in the heat.
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Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.
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Pick a spot with partial shade, good drainage, wind protection and enough distance from the house to avoid smells and noise.
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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.
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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.
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Luz inserts the construction pole; Susana sniffs.
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The look of sheer repressed, stymied rage/laughter on Raph’s face when Paul sniffs the Oreos instead is one of the episode’s biggest laughs.
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As Marielle and Fatima argue about what to do, Fatima senses Smiley approaching.
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Human existence senses that something impedes it from subsisting.
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The nose kicks off with a kick of Calvados, and early aromas include poached pears and apple jelly.
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Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
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There’s no denying that Lola Tung has impeccable style—I’m constantly referencing her fierce street style looks—so copying her accessory of choice feels like a safe move.
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General Daily Insight for June 27, 2026 Steady progress feels better than a sprint.
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“Scents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scents. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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