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as in smell
a special quality or impression associated with something
the antique shop, with its collection of strange and curious items, held an odor of mysticism
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as in scent
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
some people find the odor of skunk rather pleasant
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as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
her movie career has not been in good odor since her latest box office failure
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Recent Examples of odor
Now, more than ever, airtight storage is essential—grains and flours readily absorb moisture and odors from surrounding foods, which will compromise both flavor and baking performance.
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Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
The overwhelming stench lingered for weeks, and health officials routinely reminded Kansas Citians that the odor did not carry any disease.
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Kansas City Public Library Staff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Find out what could be causing your washing machine to smell bad and how to get rid of the odor.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Deep cleaning reimburses for extra cleaning services required to remove stains and smoke odors.
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Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for odor
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
1 July 2026
The overwhelming stench lingered for weeks, and health officials routinely reminded Kansas Citians that the odor did not carry any disease.
—
Kansas City Public Library Staff,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2026
Find out what could be causing your washing machine to smell bad and how to get rid of the odor.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
30 June 2026
Deep cleaning reimburses for extra cleaning services required to remove stains and smoke odors.
—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odor
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Light citronella candles to help mask the smells that attract pests.
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The earthy scent of decomposing leaves and soil contributes to the smell.
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Salicylates can also give scents a warm, enveloping, skin-like quality.
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Wipe the microwave with a cloth to easily remove grime and leave a fresh lemon scent.
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Shenzhen already has a reputation as one of China's major technology hubs.
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Orange cats have a reputation for silly behavior and outlandish antics, but the science doesn't back that up.
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Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
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The color palette shifts among black and white, sepia-toned, and some gray-green patina to really nail the foreboding aura.
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His-and-hers hydrotherapy facilities each have a vitality pool, aroma-steam room, sauna, ice fountain and experience showers.
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Industry experts recommend choosing products based on aroma, terpenes, and considering THC as merely one factor among many.
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Maybe that’s in free agency with Cooper Rush or Joshua Dobbs — the only veterans of any sort of repute still available — or in a trade or waiver claim.
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So others speculate and then the Heat somehow are the ones who get caught in the spin cycle of various insiders of various repute trying to sell Substack subscriptions or generate clicks or views.
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The experience feels less like touring a luxury property and more like being welcomed into someone’s home—the atmosphere the team set out to create.
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As Norway has advanced in the World Cup, the atmosphere has grown more frenzied in the country than even during a summer or winter Olympics, Tufte said.
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At one point, in the ninth inning Wednesday, fans even chanted the name of the team’s third-string catcher Chuckie Robinson.
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That mother’s name wasn’t publicly disclosed in the court record containing her complaint.
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“Odor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odor. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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