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as in auras
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
Whether the scent is meant to mask or eliminate odors or to create a seasonal fragrance, there’s an easy and cost-effective way to make your home smell delightful.
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Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
However, residents near the railyard have publicly complained of foul odors and possible health impacts stemming from the chemical leak.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
Use it to tackle pet stains and odors on carpets, upholstery, car seats, and more.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
Your five eyes see colors and patterns that humans can’t, and your multisensory antennae detect odors from distant flowers.
—quantamagazine.org, 30 Sep. 2024
Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
However, residents near the railyard have publicly complained of foul odors and possible health impacts stemming from the chemical leak.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
Use it to tackle pet stains and odors on carpets, upholstery, car seats, and more.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2024
Your five eyes see colors and patterns that humans can’t, and your multisensory antennae detect odors from distant flowers.
—quantamagazine.org, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odors
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Some, like his New York flagship Jean-Georges, have retained their high reputations, others are copycats set with menus of his signature dishes, and some are downright mediocre.John Mariani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Other pace cars used over the years with grand reputations and names now only seen in history books included Stutz, Marmon 6, Duesenberg, Cole V8, Rickenbacker 8, Studebaker President, Hudson, Nash, plus almost all the Big Three makes.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Enchanting rose oil and cinnamon stick aromas lead into a velvety texture with red cherry compote intermixed with a very elegant chalky minerality note with an expressive prolonged finish with an impressive delineation of the aromas and flavors.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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We were taken aback by the remarkable balance this dram strikes; a bargain between sandalwood aromas, creamy vanilla textures, and a chili pepper palate.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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And a change in the alert mode from audible alerts, that drivers often considered annoying, to greater use of haptic alerts, like seat or steering wheel vibrations instead, is also thought to account for some of the growing acceptance and higher activation rates for systems.Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Through positive reinforcement the collar gently encourages the dog to stay within the boundaries as set in the app, using a variety of sounds and vibrations that simulate touch.Anne Easton, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Spotify recently released its AI Playlist tool to more countries, which allows listeners to type prompts and create new collections of songs that match moods, themes, and even emoji.Tyler Hayes, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
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Ultimately, what matters most to Omar is making versatile music for different moods.Richy Rosario, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Odors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odors. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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