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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 Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Having grown up in Kiryat Malachi, Israel, in a family with deep roots in Iraq and Tunisia, Cohen remembers these powerful scents filling family cooking areas.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Happy Wax provides a flame-free alternative to beautiful home scents.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Some consumers may choose to stick to one fragrance while others may swap scents to suit different occasions and seasons.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
The scents of fresh flowers and beautiful floral gowns are coming back to NorthPark Center.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Fenty Beauty’s recent debut introduces a body milk available in two distinct scents—a bright, fruity bergamot and a more indulgent gourmand vanilla—while Dove offers an accessible, reliable option in the drugstore sphere.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Floral scents surf on warm air through the open window.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2026
Noun
While Sorce does have a large selection of its own signature scents, the store also carries a variety of other small, artisan brands including Pineward, Paraphrase Perfume and Deconstructing Eden.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
Having grown up in Kiryat Malachi, Israel, in a family with deep roots in Iraq and Tunisia, Cohen remembers these powerful scents filling family cooking areas.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Happy Wax provides a flame-free alternative to beautiful home scents.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Some consumers may choose to stick to one fragrance while others may swap scents to suit different occasions and seasons.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2026
The scents of fresh flowers and beautiful floral gowns are coming back to NorthPark Center.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Fenty Beauty’s recent debut introduces a body milk available in two distinct scents—a bright, fruity bergamot and a more indulgent gourmand vanilla—while Dove offers an accessible, reliable option in the drugstore sphere.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
Floral scents surf on warm air through the open window.
—Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scents
Noun
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Choose from 10 fragrances, including Tomato, Lavender and Sunflower and more.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Ingredients like alcohol and aluminum compounds, along with strong fragrances, may affect the skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Guests from all walks of life gather around one long table by the kitchen, the sights of hands whisking and the smells of bread baking.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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On the Valley of Shadows podcast, the two spoke of the smells of sagebrush and cowboy cologne that wafted by when the wind picked up.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
21 Mar. 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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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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And yet, Rachel senses, something is not right.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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So did barbecue lighter fluid, dry cleaners, paints, deodorants, breweries, and the ethanol in the aromas from commercial bakeries.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Cooks tend the iconic grill in full view, sending up smoky aromas and satisfying sizzles that are the restaurant’s heartbeat.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With its 18th-century buildings and cobblestones, rue de la Commune feels like the Rive Droite in Paris—except instead of a rivulet, the water is the size of a sea.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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But for students like 11-year-old Dutra, the loss feels personal.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Scents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scents. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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