Definition of odorizenext
as in to scent
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance the fans are used to odorize the air outside the confectioner's shop in order to lure more passersby

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  • There are blossoms that reach 15 feet tall, blooms that’ll scent the breeze coming through your windows, and petals sure to attract pollinators like butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 9 May 2026
  • The sweet breads and pastries, scented with saffron, orange blossom water or baking spices, are in a case around the corner to the left.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
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  • Each bite is perfumed with heady cinnamon, floral vanilla, and earthy ras el hanout.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
  • The bread alone–flaky fougasse, perfuming the table with a luscious buttery scent—is worth the admission price.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Odorize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odorize. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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