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as in smell
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
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Given the skin-improving properties and overall scent, some shoppers have even compared the cream to a similar alternative that’s nearly four times the price.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
In fact, it's believed that Harriet Tubman used to sing it to communicate to the enslaved that the way to escape is through rivers and the ocean, so the dogs won't scent their clothes.
—Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Types of Kitty Litter (and When to Use Them)
Types of litter vary based on consistency, clumping ability, and scent.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Given the skin-improving properties and overall scent, some shoppers have even compared the cream to a similar alternative that’s nearly four times the price.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Try candles or sprays scented with citronella, lemon, or vanilla to ward them off.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
In fact, it's believed that Harriet Tubman used to sing it to communicate to the enslaved that the way to escape is through rivers and the ocean, so the dogs won't scent their clothes.
—Outside Online, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scent
Noun
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While many of its fragrances are available stateside, thanks to Nordstrom, one of the best is Cedre Superfluide.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2025
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Kylie Jenner’s Kylie Cosmetics (still majority-owned by Coty) is understood to have had success with its fragrances Cosmic Kylie Jenner Eau De Parfum and Cosmic 2.0.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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But the smell of desperation is still palpable, Axios Closer author Nathan Bomey writes.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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This scent can be used to mask the smell of peppers as well as tomatoes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Statues of rulers, such as Egypt’s Berenice II, were also perfumed, Brøns finds.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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The buttery cake is amply perfumed with vanilla, with almond extract providing a subtle yet present supporting note.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Even more recent examples have struggled to maintain their early chart success, like Capaldi, who was touted as a male Adele after sending two songs to the top ten in 2019 and 2020, but has barely sniffed the Hot 100 since.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
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Drama, romance and a thriller plot ensue as Frank tries to sniff out a dangerous stalker, with the final act playing out as Rachel wins the Best Picture Academy Award.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2025
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Cuban forged a particular bond with Dumont, sensing long-term business opportunities with the son-in-law of Miriam Adelson, Sheldon’s widow.—
C. Clark, D. Aldridge, S. Amick, F. Katz,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Wall Street fears a hit to growth The stock market is a forward-looking barometer of investor sentiment — and tends to fall when investors sense collective danger.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These fragrant groundcovers offer pleasing aromas and colorful flowers.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant’s lushly landscaped garden is ready to seat as many as 1,000 customers, and the aromas of cheese enchiladas and fajitas—recipes perfected over 89 years—fill the air.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But inhaling enough can turn the act of breathing into an existential hazard, prompting or worsening asthma, COPD, respiratory infections, and permanent lung damage.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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Another great one is the 4-7-8 breath, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system: inhale for four counts, hold for seven and exhale slowly for eight.—
Michelle Stansbury,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Many individuals feel too stressed or busy will avoid treating themselves, according to a study by Cornell SC Johnson College of Business published in the Journal of Consumer Research.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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While there is a general sense of fidelity to the plot, the final product feels wildly different from the original because the production is played as a broad comedy.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Scent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scent. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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