as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of scented
Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
Garcelle presented Reba with a scarf, the garment equivalent of a scented candle.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Use Aromatherapy Exposing yourself to relaxing or calming scents, such as essential oils, scented candles, or other aromatherapy options, may help reduce stress levels.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
This is largely thanks to the materials applied to the mummies, which included scented waxes, coniferous resins and oils made from pine, cedar, and juniper, as well as gum resins such as frankincense and myrrh.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The retailer offers a number of scented candles from favorite brands like DS & Durga, Diptyque, and Troye Sivan's Tsu Lang Yor.
—Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
Garcelle presented Reba with a scarf, the garment equivalent of a scented candle.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Use Aromatherapy Exposing yourself to relaxing or calming scents, such as essential oils, scented candles, or other aromatherapy options, may help reduce stress levels.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Feb. 2025
This is largely thanks to the materials applied to the mummies, which included scented waxes, coniferous resins and oils made from pine, cedar, and juniper, as well as gum resins such as frankincense and myrrh.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
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Our 5-mile trek past fragrant pine trees and expansive sea views led to one of the trip’s highlights: the isolated cove of San Fruttuoso.—
Lori Rackl,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2025
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Our favorite is House No. 3 (Nishizawa’s), which riffs on a traditional temple construction and is covered in fragrant hinoki wood.—
Brandon Presser,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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This 26-ounce, triple-wicked beauty from Flamingo Estate—perfumed with jasmine, rose, bergamot, and orange blossom—is estimated to last up to 165 hours.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
18 Oct. 2024
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While the best hand creams run the gamut from fancy and perfumed to biotech infused and all-natural, dermatologists warn that the best products for dry hands will stay within certain parameters.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 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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In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
23 Dec. 2024
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Classic Persian recipes often call on bold ingredients: aromatic spices like cardamom and saffron, floral rose water, and tangy pomegranate molasses.—
Sheela Prakash,
Bon Appétit,
11 Mar. 2025
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Stir and cook until aromatic, for about 30 seconds.—
Cathy Thomas,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 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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Several of Erivo’s looks also include felting, which Tazewell said gave them an organic quality.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
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The oversized jackets, available in black and ecru, are embellished with multiple boucle patches with high-density embroideries and felted patching artworks.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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When inhaled, this leads to symptoms such as irritation and inflammation.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
22 Dec. 2024
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Public health officials said human infections with H5 can happen when the virus gets in a person’s eyes, nose, mouth or is inhaled from close or prolonged exposure to sick animals or their environments.—
Austin Corona,
The Arizona Republic,
21 Dec. 2024
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Bentley and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso also plunge audiences into the tactile particulars and handcraft of logging, Robert sawing away with numb determination while he’s forced once again to be far away from his wife and child.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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The sawing action of these is best for roasts and crusty bread.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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