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Recent Examples of fetor
The musty aroma didn’t supplant the fetor of failure and futility that hung in the air and along the corridors, like inert gases or the ghosts of the League of Nations.
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Alejandro Varela, Harper's magazine, 16 Sep. 2019
The fetor was historic, and writers pulled out the literary stops.
—Alexandra Mullen, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2017
Alejandro Varela, Harper's magazine, 16 Sep. 2019
The fetor was historic, and writers pulled out the literary stops.
—Alexandra Mullen, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fetor
Noun
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Even in 1986, the eye-watering stench of the murky waters remained.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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In October 2025, there was a strong stench at the Inner Harbor.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Some people who rapidly transitioned from aluminum-containing antiperspirant to natural deodorant have noted unpleasant results on social media, including malodor, significant sweating and irritation of the underarm area.—
Dr. Michael Daignault,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2022
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Aversive smells, too, can be linked to particular receptors, and malodor has lately been a major subject of inquiry for Firmenich.—
Scott Sayare,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Nov. 2021
Noun
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This week’s special legislative session reeks of imperialism.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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Desperate or not, what the show does reek of is money (apparently about $25 million).—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Foods or dietary supplements rich in unsaturated fats (such as fish and fish oils) are more prone to rancidity.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Of course, my dad, who was my first funk influence with his band.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
19 May 2026
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Hicks has an excellent matchup to snap his home run funk tonight.—
Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
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From another room somewhere, the stink of cigarettes wafted in.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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The stink began long before the fermentation set in.—
Shindy Chen,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Fetor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fetor. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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