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
Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Her menu mingles brandy-scented shrimp or filet mignon rolled with prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, caramelized onions, sage and rosemary with tagliolini sauced with pomodoro or lemon cream.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025
The Royal Hawaiian resort's soy candle by Malie is scented with a bright mix of mango, orange, and apricot for transporting island vibes.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
Presently, Tree Hut comprises 95 percent of Naterra’s business, mainly via its enduringly viral scented body scrubs.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Her menu mingles brandy-scented shrimp or filet mignon rolled with prosciutto, Parmigiano-Reggiano, caramelized onions, sage and rosemary with tagliolini sauced with pomodoro or lemon cream.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
This candle — scented with peppermint, cedar, clove and eucalyptus oils — is poured in the USA and made with non-toxic ingredients and a soy wax blend.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 Dec. 2025
The Royal Hawaiian resort's soy candle by Malie is scented with a bright mix of mango, orange, and apricot for transporting island vibes.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
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Beyond those fragrant fillings was a rich history of the monastery dating to the 10th century.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Cut flowers can be both colorful and fragrant, but after a couple of weeks they are finished.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Its main entrance opens onto the bustling Via Senato, while a secondary entrance leads through Vincenzo Dascanio’s flower shop on the pedestrian Via della Spiga, perfumed with fresh blooms and lined with flagship boutiques from Dolce & Gabbana and Ralph Lauren.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2026
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Savor the Spice Island with a visit to Belmont Estate, where cocoa tours and hands-on chocolate-making experiences are perfumed by acres of gardens planted with nutmeg and cinnamon.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The ice had never smelled better.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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From these tiny particles, scientists can determine how the objects may have smelled.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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Horses brought the firefighting apparatus and a big steed, aptly named Goliath, sensed the danger and ran out of the way, not before being injured.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
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Still, Vivian sensed something was off.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Charred, thin bubbling crusts come straight from the room’s wood burning oven, and the Funghi, with wild mushrooms, scamorza taleggio, Parmigiano Reggiano and aromatic herbs is a standout.—
Andrea Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both moisturizing and aromatic, this marks Chanel Beauty’s thoughtful entry into the body mist space.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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On the next play, Patriots rookie Craig Woodson sniffed out a trick play and dropped the ball carrier on an end around for a loss of five.—
February 9,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The tougher hurdle, historically speaking, is that the Cowboys haven’t sniffed a conference championship game in Dak’s time.—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The cold stillness felt temporary — as if the growers would return at any moment to prop up the crumpled tents, replant their crop and fling more beer cans and dirty underwear into the woods.—
Rachel Becker,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Even so, slower population growth is likely to ripple through the economy, with the immediate impacts felt in industries that are reliant on new household formation, such as housing, construction and health care, Ngomsi told CBS News.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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They can also be inhaled — particularly when heated during styling — and absorbed through a person’s hands.—
Claretta Bellamy,
NBC news,
12 Feb. 2026
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Guardiola inhaled deeply when asked about the non-handball against Wolves last weekend and could have decided not to comment.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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