as in scent
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
we took a good sniff of the sauce, trying to guess its ingredients
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Recent Examples of sniff
Dana Munro, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Here Photo : Frederic Malle Frederic Malle Frederic Malle fragrances have become an institution; whenever a new cologne drops (like the recent collaboration with Acne Studios), the olfactory world listens (or sniffs).
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
James Grebey, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
The animal then seems to sniff something before turning its body to scurry away.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Noun
An initial assessment by the fire marshal and a K-9 sniff of the region confirmed the presence of ignitable fluid in the area.
—Dana Munro, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2024
Here Photo : Frederic Malle Frederic Malle Frederic Malle fragrances have become an institution; whenever a new cologne drops (like the recent collaboration with Acne Studios), the olfactory world listens (or sniffs).
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 11 July 2024
Verb
Viewers who didn’t sniff out these blueberry-scented screenings won’t be missing anything essential when Heretic opens, odorless, on November 8.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
The animal then seems to sniff something before turning its body to scurry away.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniff
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Montgomery and Krieps wore separate scents for Jack, Jill and Elizabeth, to provide a sensory trigger to switch between performances.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Beckham’s display at Château de Bagatelle near Paris was filled with references to her latest scent, which is rooted in a location and moment in time — in this case, a date night with husband David Beckham in a rice field in Java, Indonesia.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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As Blazing Saddles so eloquently hinted, the Wild West probably smelled more like bean farts than this gorgeous scented candle.Vulture Staff, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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Guests do not need to handle any of the cooking — and won't be coming home smelling like a grill.Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Honey, bourbon, vanilla, and cinnamon add a beautiful aroma and flavor.Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024
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The Solera system creates consistent aroma and flavor profiles across batches while allowing for layered and complex flavors.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The bacteria can also be carried by larger animals, like rabbits or outdoor pets, or inhaled if infected animal particles become airborne, according to county health officials.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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The drug is routinely used by doctors during surgeries, and overdoses typically involve smoking, injecting, or inhaling illicit fentanyl.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Sniff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniff. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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