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
Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
That's why over the years NEST New York's beautifully scented range has been one of my go-to gifts to give (and get for myself!).
—People Staff, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
The association’s stance is based on an October 2021 study that consisted of burning 24 soy and paraffin candles, scented and unscented.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
This year's parade will also feature the first-ever scented float.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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From fall fragrances like apple cider and more neutral scents like green tea to jolts of freshness like grapefruit, a single scented candle can really change the vibe of your home.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
That's why over the years NEST New York's beautifully scented range has been one of my go-to gifts to give (and get for myself!).
—People Staff, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
The association’s stance is based on an October 2021 study that consisted of burning 24 soy and paraffin candles, scented and unscented.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
This year's parade will also feature the first-ever scented float.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Learn step-by-step how to make a beautiful and fragrant wreath with fresh locally grown, seasonal greenery.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
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Originally, the fragrant bloom was an emblem of the couple’s love story.Charlotte Collins, Architectural Digest, 26 Nov. 2024
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This 26-ounce, triple-wicked beauty from Flamingo Estate—perfumed with jasmine, rose, bergamot, and orange blossom—is estimated to last up to 165 hours.Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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While the best hand creams run the gamut from fancy and perfumed to biotech infused and all-natural, dermatologists warn that the best products for dry hands will stay within certain parameters.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2024
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But Republicans sensed an opportunity to take down what many on the GOP side viewed as a Democrat who had not done much to separate herself from the party’s brand.Al Weaver, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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The worker who heard the woman singing had sensed young, vibrant female energy, and while surely there have been many joyful women on the steamboat over the years, only one enjoyed their last happy moments there.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Oct. 2024
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While Sauvignon Blanc remains very popular, there’s a rising interest in introducing guests to a wider variety of aromatic white wines from around the world.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Price upon publish date of this article: $325 Diptyque Baies Room Spray $80 Buy Now at diptyque Their favorite luxury candle scent comes in the form of a potent, fragrant room spray to deliver that same aromatic bliss with just a single spritz.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 8 Dec. 2024
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For me, culture is that when a comedy was on at home, our house smelled nicer.Jesse David Fox, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Amazon's perfume savings have truly never smelled better.Annie Blackman, Allure, 1 Dec. 2024
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Tazewell uses black in many different fabrications and leans into using a felting technique to depict the deeper story behind Erivo’s character.Essence, Essence, 2 Dec. 2024
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The massive, winding fabric sculpture, stretching nearly 150 feet long, will be suspended from its roof, in all its crocheted, beaded, and felted glory, until October 31.Morgan Meier, Curbed, 12 June 2024
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Public health officials say human infections with H5 can happen when the virus gets in a person’s eyes, nose, mouth or is inhaled from close or prolonged exposure to sick animals or their environments.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Human infections are rare, and the CDC maintains that the risk is low, but humans can be infected if the virus gets into a their eyes, nose or mouth, or is inhaled.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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The 600-pound statue was stolen in October, sawed off above the feet, and then found by police, according to the AP.Annalise Frank, Axios, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gibbs hastily sawed off his leg cast, and was seen some time later taking the long-range shot that painted Pedro’s truck window with brain matter.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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