as in scents
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
we took a good sniff of the sauce, trying to guess its ingredients
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends getting dogs used to the new sounds, smells, and interruptions that come with a newborn in the months before, and associating these things with treats and rewards.—
Rachael O'Connor,
Newsweek,
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The product lathers beautifully and smells divine.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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Because butter’s subtle flavor can readily take on strong aromas, store butter away from pungent foods, such as onions, citrus, or herbs.—
Annie Peterson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Jan. 2025
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Warm-climate Sauvignon Blanc from regions like California, South Africa, and parts of Australia feature aromas of ripe tropical fruit notes of pineapple and mango, along with peach and melon.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Sniffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniffs. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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