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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
Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Mint and eucalyptus blends can feel especially invigorating; citrus-forward scents help cut through mental fog.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
This conditioner bar comes in six delicious scents, including lime, coconut and grapefruit.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The world of fragrance has been making a major comeback in the past couple years, with people shopping for their own individualized scents with the help of social media experts and trying out new perfumes in earnest.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Layering various natural scents with firewood creates a beautiful aroma and instantly elevates a space.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Even small updates, think calming scents, new throw pillows or a fresh area rug, can instantly shift the energy of a room.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Subcategories have emerged, with gourmand, musk, spicy and citrus scents each having respective turns in the spotlight.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
The Signature Treatment, a 65-minute Nevisian Massage, pays homage to local spices and herbs, blending them with exotic scents of West Indies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Noun
While each of its scents are worth trying, this decadent blend of bergamot, cedar, and frankincense is perhaps the most enticing.
—Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026
Mint and eucalyptus blends can feel especially invigorating; citrus-forward scents help cut through mental fog.
—Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
This conditioner bar comes in six delicious scents, including lime, coconut and grapefruit.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
The world of fragrance has been making a major comeback in the past couple years, with people shopping for their own individualized scents with the help of social media experts and trying out new perfumes in earnest.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
Layering various natural scents with firewood creates a beautiful aroma and instantly elevates a space.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 23 Feb. 2026
Even small updates, think calming scents, new throw pillows or a fresh area rug, can instantly shift the energy of a room.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
Subcategories have emerged, with gourmand, musk, spicy and citrus scents each having respective turns in the spotlight.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026
The Signature Treatment, a 65-minute Nevisian Massage, pays homage to local spices and herbs, blending them with exotic scents of West Indies.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scents
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As gourmands soar in popularity, more and more of my favorite floral fragrances have a decadent counterpart.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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The space offers a selection of women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, fragrances, eyewear, and Roberto Cavalli Home Collection designs.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the case that a quick clean of the disposal is needed to eliminate odors, disposal pods are convenient, and if used regularly, typically about once a week, can keep unwanted smells and odors away.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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Her skin is alive to the myriad tastes of the water all around her and to distant smells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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It’s fortified with a splash of orange liqueur that faintly perfumes the custard.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 Dec. 2025
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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And their head coach senses the change in the level of enthusiasm around the team these days.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Feb. 2026
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And if Jokic senses that something is wrong offensively, his feel for the game is usually trustworthy enough to listen.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Their 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon has lifted aromas of crushed violet and cedar followed by black raspberry and red plum.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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What might be a pleasant wine on the ground often loses nuance or becomes imbalanced in flight since the low cabin pressure tends to mute aromas.—
Karla Walsh,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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With that visibility, Robinson feels a responsibility to newer creators who are still learning how the business works and how to navigate questions like pricing, partnerships and sustainability.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Feb. 2026
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Of all the horror franchises out there, the Scream series is the one that feels most like being on the world’s most annoying hamster wheel.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scents. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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