scents 1 of 2

noun

plural of scent
1
as in fragrances
a sweet or pleasant smell the delightful scent of her perfume

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2
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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scents

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of scent
1
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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2
as in sniffs
to become aware of by means of the sense organs in the nose the dog scented a rabbit and suddenly took off

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3
as in senses
to have a vague awareness of he scented danger

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Recent Examples of scents
Noun
First released in celebration of its 250th anniversary, Creed has since extended Aventus into a full collection, and the original is generally regarded as one of the most influential men’s scents of the century. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Leaning into a new fragrance can be a meaningful way to mark the shifting of the seasons, and Belnu's two latest launches -- Still Bloom and Vanilla Bouclé -- offer two stunning scents to try this fall. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The 2026 fragrance market is pivoting toward scents built on contrast and tension, where smelling memorable matters more than smelling conventionally beautiful. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 Bathrooms have marble floors and walls of an almost pure-white Dolomite stone, with rain showers and separate tubs supplied with Natura Bissé products in rosemary and white tea scents. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026 Plan it by room, pick scents that fit what each room is actually for and treat the vessel as part of the furniture. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 Why green scents are replacing sweet gourmands After years of vanilla, caramel and other dessert-adjacent gourmands dominating the fragrance market, shoppers are turning toward botanical and herbaceous profiles. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems. — Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026 Every Time Best known for its Milk fragrance collection, DedCool has earned a following for its easy-to-wear scents. — Vivien Lee, InStyle, 3 Oct. 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. — 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
  1. fragrances
  2. smells
  3. perfumes
  4. sniffs
  5. senses
  6. aromas
  7. feels
Noun
  • But now there’s more overlap, with high growth coming from luxury fragrances in the East and skin care showing muscle in the West.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The company subsequently expanded beyond outerwear to become one of Britain’s most recognizable luxury brands, offering clothing for men, women, and children as well as handbags, luggage, fragrances, cosmetics, and other accessories.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of fragrances
Noun
  • The breakthrough underpins modern drug development, because mirror-image versions of the same molecule can behave differently in the body — and can even produce different smells.
    — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • As levels drop, the body becomes less efficient at cooling itself, triggering more frequent hot flashes and sweating that mixes with skin bacteria to produce stronger or unfamiliar smells.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of smells
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of perfumes
Verb
  • But Jones sniffs out the option run on fourth down and tackle Jake Shockley in the backfield.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Luz inserts the construction pole; Susana sniffs.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of sniffs
Verb
  • There’s something within Cathy that Charles senses within himself, some capacity for darkness Adam doesn’t naturally possess.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Though one senses her powers of persuasion are being misused at this corporate advertising agency.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of senses
Noun
  • The official tasting notes detail aromas of pear, apple, and sourdough on the nose, followed by agave nectar, cacao nibs, and toasted walnut on the palate.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2026
  • That warm, toasty scent hangs in the air at Masa y Taza, combined with the deep, smoky aromas of chorizo.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of aromas
Verb
  • When the boy’s body turns up by a river, the wives’ sisterhood is split between doing what feels right and following their husband’s wishes and Islamic tradition.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The coupling of violence with law and order is ever present in the agent’s recollections, but tonally, the show feels light.
    — Stephanie Wambugu, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of feels

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“Scents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scents. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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