1
as in smells
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 scents
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 reputations
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 odors
Detergent overdosing also leaves behind a film on the inside of the washer, which feeds mold and causes odors.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Plants like catnip, citronella, lemongrass, lavender, and more emit odors or contain oils that mosquitoes dislike, helping keep them away from your yard.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
At this point, the odors are believed to be an inconvenience rather than a public health threat, according to Quick, the county medical advisor.
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Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
To freshen drapes between cleanings, use a handheld vacuum to remove dust and a steam cleaner to help remove odors.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
5 July 2026
Plants like catnip, citronella, lemongrass, lavender, and more emit odors or contain oils that mosquitoes dislike, helping keep them away from your yard.
—
Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
3 July 2026
At this point, the odors are believed to be an inconvenience rather than a public health threat, according to Quick, the county medical advisor.
—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
To freshen drapes between cleanings, use a handheld vacuum to remove dust and a steam cleaner to help remove odors.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odors
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Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.
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Pick a spot with partial shade, good drainage, wind protection and enough distance from the house to avoid smells and noise.
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Desirable aromatherapy scents include lavender that can help decompress, marjoram that targets the nervous system and neroli for reducing stress.
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First on the docket is Fall Traditions, the 34-piece collection featuring scents like Football Season, The Perfect Autumn, Cider Lane and more across the Bath & Body Works suite of products.
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Much like today’s independent watchmakers, their reputations rested not simply on manufacturing every part themselves, but on transforming components into exceptional finished watches.
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Many of them will be looking to show off their skills to potential suitors, while others will be seeking to justify their lofty reputations.
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Bubblegum pink nails with strawberry auras are fit for a day at the fair.
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These characters have been somewhat thinly drawn despite the vibrant auras of Joy Sunday and Richard Jenkins since the beginning.
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The nose kicks off with a kick of Calvados, and early aromas include poached pears and apple jelly.
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Visitors entering the show don neck rings and wrist bands, the first to add the aromas of earth and flowers to the multi-sensory experience, the second to adjust the visual displays to each person’s emotional response.
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The five names to know for 2027 Five of the potential contenders currently sit on the Charlotte City Council.
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Staff weathering the storm The Cubs are more than halfway through the season and playing around a 90-win pace, yet their clubhouse often looks like a scene out of spring training, with new names, unfamiliar faces, and players coming and going.
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The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has been probing for atmospheres around other rocky worlds orbiting red dwarfs, such as those in the TRAPPIST-1 system.
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Ciba lets the competing atmospheres remain in tension.
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Despite its decades-long ubiquity in our lives and our iCals, the building has just as often stirred negative feelings.
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And this response completely invalidates their feelings and concerns.
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“Odors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odors. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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