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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
Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The Fenty Hair signature scent is a warm and cozy combination of amber, floral, and vanilla sandalwood notes.
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Gusto Bread’s Pan de Muerto Arturo Enciso of Gusto Bread makes these fluffy sweet breads, scented with orange zest and fennel, for celebrating Día de Muertos at his bakery in Long Beach.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Guests can use an iPad to set mood lighting, change the scent of the room and control the temperature, allowing all visitors to get that perfect first night’s rest.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The Fenty Hair signature scent is a warm and cozy combination of amber, floral, and vanilla sandalwood notes.
—Monique Wilson, Glamour, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
These dissolving disks of lavender mingle with steam to scent your shower and bring on the relaxation.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
Gusto Bread’s Pan de Muerto Arturo Enciso of Gusto Bread makes these fluffy sweet breads, scented with orange zest and fennel, for celebrating Día de Muertos at his bakery in Long Beach.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scent
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Adding to the ritual is its compelling fragrance of jujube and lotus flower, and the elegant packaging is made of cardboard and contains no plastic.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Better Homes & Gardens Noble Fir and Pine-Scented 3-Wick Ceramic Tree Dish Candle $11 at Walmart I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t love the smell of Christmas trees, so this noble fir and pine-scented candle is sure to be a hit.Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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The crackling of the flames, the smell of the burning wood, the cat cuddled up next to the warmth—there's nothing like it.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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Thankfully, this launch means that perfuming your hair is more affordable than ever.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 9 Dec. 2024
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Brooklyn Candle Studio has created the perfect candle to perfume your early bird routine with smells of pear, bergamot, jasmine, gardenia, and amber woods.Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Philly tried some razzle-dazzle, but that was sniffed out by Frankie Luvu, who dropped Jalen Hurts for a big loss.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Some have suggested that the drones are secretly sniffing out radioactive materials, while others have questioned whether their origins are from another foreign power.Avery Lotz, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Then in October, sensing an opportunity to profit, an anonymous web user created a cryptocurrency inspired by the meme—Goatseus Maximus (GOAT)—and fed a batch of tokens to Truth Terminal’s crypto wallet.Joel Khalili, WIRED, 18 Dec. 2024
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When their individual lives were overtaken by little humans with big demands on their time, Rush and his friends sensed that familiar erosion on the horizon.Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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The flavors feature aromas with nuances of chocolate crème brûlée, ripe banana, and pineapple drenched in caramel sauce.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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This crisp white wine displays floral aromas and flavors of pear and golden apples with bright acidity and a touch of mineral on the finish.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Two men have reportedly died after inhaling bat guano used to grow marijuana, raising concerns about the safety of natural bat guano and commercially available fertilizers.Dario Sabaghi, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Those pollutants, often from fireplace smoke and fireworks, are small enough to be inhaled and enter the bloodstream, endangering residents and especially those with respiratory or heart problems.Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Braden Schneider acknowledged Saturday that the Rangers are in their own heads and feeling the heat.Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Shifting those foundational structures can feel impossible, so by the time those endeavors reach consumers, the critiques are laid at the feet of delivery mechanisms such as Spotify and Instagram.T.M. Brown, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Scent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scent. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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