as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of scented
Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
The vanilla and coconut scented cream also contains baobab oil, squalane and hyaluronic acid to firm, strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
But the friend soon lost interest in geography, and Lilian was less enamored of the girl’s collection of mechanical pencils and scented erasers imported from Japan.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
Surgical Repair Of The Esophagus Was Needed Since such a tear won’t heal on itself or with supplements, vaginal steaming or some kind of scented candle, the man underwent emergency surgery through thoracoscopy to repair the esophagus.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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In addition to food, trash, and other odors, such as deodorant, perfume, and scented toothpaste, Davis said campers should also secure their sweaty clothes in bear boxes, as these can also attract elk.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 3 July 2025
The vanilla and coconut scented cream also contains baobab oil, squalane and hyaluronic acid to firm, strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
But the friend soon lost interest in geography, and Lilian was less enamored of the girl’s collection of mechanical pencils and scented erasers imported from Japan.
—Yiyun Li, New Yorker, 15 June 2025
Surgical Repair Of The Esophagus Was Needed Since such a tear won’t heal on itself or with supplements, vaginal steaming or some kind of scented candle, the man underwent emergency surgery through thoracoscopy to repair the esophagus.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
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Superb red snapper with herb butter, mushroom ravioli, peas and steamed asparagus was a little overloaded, but a branzino fillet dusted with summer’s fragrant herbs came with roasted delicata squash and potatoes moistened with olive oil.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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Named after the Italian island of Capri, a Caprese salad is composed of just a few key ingredients: ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fragrant basil, drizzled with olive oil and lightly seasoned with salt and black pepper.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
16 July 2025
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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
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In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
23 Dec. 2024
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While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.—
Hua Hsu,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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The aromatic wine enlivens the mellow notes of the squash while the pyrazines (a green pepper taste) in certain Sauvignon Blancs are a match for the similar flavor of the bell peppers.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Early sweet treats were often a mix of berries with Angelica (an aromatic herb), or even seaweed and animal fat.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Officers on a routine patrol at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station smelled and saw smoke and discovered the woman on fire, standing in the middle of the subway car.—
Susan Haigh,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Officers patrolling on an upper level of the subway station then smelled and saw smoke, and went to investigate, according to Tisch.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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Risk of building up and matting hair: There is also evidence that castor oil may cause build-up and hair matting (also known as hair felting) in some people, but this is extremely rare.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
4 June 2025
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From long-lasting formulas to felt pens that behave almost like calligraphy markers, there’s an option for every skill level, eye shape, and makeup mood.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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When ingested or inhaled, these microplastics can release these chemicals into the body, potentially leading to adverse health effects.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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The materials weren’t handled carefully, and toxic dust and mud were tracked throughout public spaces and streets in Corby — which expecting mothers inhaled.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately for the house, a 1939 design by Frank Lloyd Wright in Hillsborough, in San Mateo County, the fire department did so by sawing off the end of the roof.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Rivera’s cutter was as good as ever, sawing Gonzalez off at the handle.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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