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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 to sense
to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of scent
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
The scents are typically designed to smell soothing and sophisticated.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
Nectar Gan, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
It’s scented by hand with phthalate-free, fine fragrance oils.
—Joan Oleck, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Just remember to apply the heavier scent first and let Golden Rule be the finishing touch.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
The scents are typically designed to smell soothing and sophisticated.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
Verb
Keepers here only ever interact with their animal charges while dressed in full-body panda outfits, carefully scented with panda urine or feces.
—Nectar Gan, CNN, 26 Jan. 2025
It’s scented by hand with phthalate-free, fine fragrance oils.
—Joan Oleck, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scent
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Create ‘The White Lotus’ Fantasy At Home Nest New York has also embraced the show’s aesthetic with a thematic cucumber and white sage candle, featuring fragrance notes of cucumber, white sage and lavender.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Priced at $99 for 50ml, Golden Rule stands strong among luxury fragrances without the luxury price tag.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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So Customers Can Interact With Your Brand A creative non-digital idea is a pop-up sensory experience where customers can interact with the brand through touch, smell, taste or sound.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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On the website Vet Explains Pets, Dr. Jess Kirk said that because of their heightened sense of smell, dogs may be able to sense hormonal changes during pregnancy.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But oh, does Sorrentino know how to apply liberal splashes of visual lushness to this pretty fashion plate of a movie that’s perfumed like one of those ads in a magazine.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Each order is wrapped in a red pouch and perfumed with Guerlain’s Habit Rouge.—
Denny Lee,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
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Copeland had recently retired from two decades of service in the Air Force, most of that time in canine units, running kennels and training dogs to sniff out narcotics and explosives, among other tasks.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
20 Feb. 2025
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That was backed up by a panel of experts sniffing the air and describing the quality, intensity and pleasantness of the smells, like mummy sommeliers.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2025
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Generally, retail executives sense heightened uncertainty in the air this year compared to last year, which after the presidential election and declines in the prices of general merchandise and oil, saw a spike in spending during the holiday season.—
David Moin,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
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The vehicle is also sensing the motion of the moon, Tim Crain, IM’s chief technology officer, said.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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The interaction between the spirit and the wood over the years develops the complex flavors, beautiful color and signature aromas that attract worldwide attention.—
Jeremy Kasler,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The sea notes take some time to reveal themselves—you’ll first notice smoky styrax and rich oud, which gives the fragrance an earthy and almost gasoline-like aroma.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Over time, those items break down into tiny bits that people can inhale, ingest, or absorb through their skin.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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Respiratory problems: Regurgitated stomach acids that reach the back of your throat can be inhaled and cause irritation in your lungs and airways.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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All three of those Grizzlies defeats were decided in the final seconds of the fourth quarter, but the loss of Jackson will be the one that’s felt the most.—
William Guillory,
The Athletic,
5 Mar. 2025
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But while the tariffs are unpopular on both sides of the border, the tension between the two nations has been felt most acutely in Canada.—
Kaleigh Rogers,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Scent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scent. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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