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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, 8 Apr. 2026
The retailer also just launched the scents Spring Apple, Beet, and Carrot & Nectarine, plus a Morning Matcha foaming hand soap.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Shop Miss Strawberry for $26, and more body scents like it from $25 on Amazon.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Plus, Salt&Stone and Maison Louis Marie formulas infuse skin-care ingredients in their scents for supple, scented skin, too.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Our top pick is the CalmNFiz Shower Steamers, which come with eight relaxing scents like grapefruit and lavender.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Even nontoxic scents, derived from essential oils, can cause skin reactions in very sensitive users, so opt for a fragrance-free deodorant if that applies to you.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The device has the ability to blend several scents to align in real time with the VR display.
—Shirl Leigh
march 31, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The scents of honey, lavender, patchouli and cedarwood waft through The Hive by Upcycled Candles, as soft alternative rock fills the air.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Noun
Some deodorants rely on scents and perfumes to mask odor, while others are loaded with chemicals, such as aluminum to help block sweat and triclosan to kill odor causing bacteria.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
The retailer also just launched the scents Spring Apple, Beet, and Carrot & Nectarine, plus a Morning Matcha foaming hand soap.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2026
Shop Miss Strawberry for $26, and more body scents like it from $25 on Amazon.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
Plus, Salt&Stone and Maison Louis Marie formulas infuse skin-care ingredients in their scents for supple, scented skin, too.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Our top pick is the CalmNFiz Shower Steamers, which come with eight relaxing scents like grapefruit and lavender.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Even nontoxic scents, derived from essential oils, can cause skin reactions in very sensitive users, so opt for a fragrance-free deodorant if that applies to you.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
The device has the ability to blend several scents to align in real time with the VR display.
—Shirl Leigh
march 31, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
The scents of honey, lavender, patchouli and cedarwood waft through The Hive by Upcycled Candles, as soft alternative rock fills the air.
—Sarah Kyrcz, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scents
Noun
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These lotions are vegan and cruelty-free, and they’re made without fragrances and parabens.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Now, the retailer's area has better signage and is situated with the rest of the beauty products and fragrances, leading sales to jump 40% between 2023 and 2024 at NEX Oceana.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Sugary residue and meat smells are major wasp attractants.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Clean Outdoor Food Areas After Every Use Sugary residue and meat smells are major wasp attractants.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 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
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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
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But the organ that senses those hormones is usually separate from the one that delivers the sperm; in male octopuses, the hectocotylus does both.—
Cody Cottier,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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Someone senses something is wrong — unstable snow, deteriorating conditions, a risky route — but speaking up means challenging the plan and slowing everyone down.—
Jane Sadowsky,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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Given the collection's tropical theme, this particular iteration features notes of pineapple, guava, hibiscus, and other island aromas.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
31 Mar. 2026
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In an interview with Forbes, DeLeon described Three Hearts Rum rum as sticky toffee in flavor with aromas of wood, spices, candied orange and vanilla.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Lemon said that might no longer be a dealbreaker for some candidates, but feels that as a Black man, he’d be held to a different standard.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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From tackling the clutter that traps dust to cleaning out your gutters, a spring clean-up can make a meaningful difference in how your home feels.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scents. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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