as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of scented
Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Yes Pros: Feels extremely lightweight on the skin; not scented; delivers a nice glow
Cons: Not hydrating enough to replenish dehydrated skin
One look at the Olive Young (a.k.a.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
Long white settees sit center stage, with ‘Positano’ scented candles from his collaboration with Cire Trudon scenting the room.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
Sub out a Coffee Milk–scented candle at Craftland or the Landing.
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—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
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Unlike a traditional mop, this one has a scented disc compartment that is a real hidden gem in Baker’s eyes.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
Yes Pros: Feels extremely lightweight on the skin; not scented; delivers a nice glow
Cons: Not hydrating enough to replenish dehydrated skin
One look at the Olive Young (a.k.a.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Apr. 2025
Long white settees sit center stage, with ‘Positano’ scented candles from his collaboration with Cire Trudon scenting the room.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
Sub out a Coffee Milk–scented candle at Craftland or the Landing.
Courtesy of Zuoranyi/Unsplash
4.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
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Here is what the judges had to say: A fragrant embrace of baked sesame pastry and sweet cream cheese greets the senses, leading to a sumptuous palate of toffee, baked apple, and anise, all wrapped in a silky texture.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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From colorful blooms to fill your summer tablescapes to warm weather veggies to fragrant herbs, there are a variety of companion plants that are perfect partners for basil.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Statues of rulers, such as Egypt’s Berenice II, were also perfumed, Brøns finds.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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The buttery cake is amply perfumed with vanilla, with almond extract providing a subtle yet present supporting note.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
23 Dec. 2024
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While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.—
Hua Hsu,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Hercule Studio also carries other accessories like comfort pads, carrying straps, and aromatic mat sanitizers.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Plumes of aromatic smoke float over the pool bowl, which is still getting some action.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Officers on a routine patrol at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station smelled and saw smoke and discovered the woman on fire, standing in the middle of the subway car.—
Susan Haigh,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Officers patrolling on an upper level of the subway station then smelled and saw smoke, and went to investigate, according to Tisch.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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From long-lasting formulas to felt pens that behave almost like calligraphy markers, there’s an option for every skill level, eye shape, and makeup mood.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Highlights include classes in spinning, dyeing and felting along with weaving, bobbin lace-making and basketry.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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When ingested or inhaled, these microplastics can release these chemicals into the body, potentially leading to adverse health effects.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2025
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This waste was spread around the town through mud and dust, which the mothers inhaled while their babies were in utero.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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However, starting in the 1930s, thieves unwilling to move the heavy statues began sawing off the children’s limbs piece by piece.—
Michael Wells,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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On the other end of the scale, lots of small, fine teeth would get clogged up trying to cut through softwood; they’re designed for sawing through steel and other metals, where the waste comes away as tiny fragments.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2025
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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