as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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as in perfumed
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance
fancy bars of soap scented with lavender
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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of scented
Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Los Callejones, may be nestled in the Fashion District but the place has its own DNA, unpretentious with its kaleidoscope of items to buy, from scented oils to lingerie to work uniforms.
—Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Rich, creamy, and scented with cinnamon and vanilla, there’s something truly cozy and nostalgic about creamy rice pudding.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Leave it to the exceedingly clever minds at retro sunscreen brand Vacation to come up with Ball Boy, a 1992 Commemorative Edition–scented candle made in collaboration with tennis-goods brand Prince.
—Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026
Los Callejones, may be nestled in the Fashion District but the place has its own DNA, unpretentious with its kaleidoscope of items to buy, from scented oils to lingerie to work uniforms.
—Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Roses, lavender, and rosemary scented the soap.
—Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
Rich, creamy, and scented with cinnamon and vanilla, there’s something truly cozy and nostalgic about creamy rice pudding.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
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After the tea had finished its boil, Meraj poured it out, straining the steaming, fragrant liquid into small cups.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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After the pair consummate their fragrant lust, the Gravedigger is ready to settle down right away.—
Katie Walsh,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The air is perfumed with orange essence.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The shelves are packed with colorful Floridian fares, the air is perfumed with fresh fruit and baked goods, and a line of customers snakes through the center of the store.—
Katherine Polcari,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The house still smelled of timber, paint, concrete dust.—
Kate Crane,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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The flesh looked like a human brain and smelled like rotten hamburger meat wrapped in gym socks wrapped in butt.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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For anyone who has ever looked into their dog’s eyes and sensed a deeper understanding staring back, Chaser’s story is powerful validation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Two other figures in Jordan’s life had long sensed the extent of his talent.—
Blanche Marcel,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And while vodka Martinis can be charming all their own, the aromatic complexities of gin and vermouth lock into each other like a vacuum seal, and render the cocktail’s 130-year dominance immediately clear.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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Make room, at least once, for a wine pairing courtesy of Scott Cowan, Fogo’s entertaining sommelier, which might include an aromatic Scheurebe from Nova Scotia or a 1935 Tawny port.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But after just one shot at hosting it in 2011, the Cowboys haven’t sniffed another crack at the big game.—
Nick Harris
April 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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Not only were the Titans picked to finish last, but not one CSUF player sniffed an all-conference mention.—
Brian Robin,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those who felt the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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That just felt so, almost traumatizing to even imagine.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Several fungal species are most often carried by dust and other soil disturbances, posing health risks when inhaled.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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When spores are inhaled, symptoms include fever, nausea and chest pain.—
Hannah Kinzer,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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