1
as in smells
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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2
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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3
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
Holevich adds that cleaning these surfaces promptly will help prevent long-term staining and lingering odors.
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Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 7 Jan. 2026
Baking soda can boost the whitening power of your detergent, reduce odors, and help lift stains.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026
Some people find that warm to hot foods and foods with strong odors can increase their nausea.
—Mary Nolan-Pleckham, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2026
Transfer laundry to the dryer as soon as the washing machine cycle is complete to avoid any musty odors.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
Some of those bubbles will absorb odors, and the otters will detect them.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 11 Nov. 2025
Head to Amazon to snap up a popular air purifier and say goodbye to allergens, pollutants, and odors.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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To find the source of lingering pet smells, Welch suggests investing in a quality blacklight.—
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Spraying and cleaning the interior surfaces will remove stains and prevent unpleasant smells.—
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If 2025 was all about bold gourmands and commanding florals, 2026 is a time to hone in on the scents that feel most meaningful to you and you alone.—
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Other scents were Coffee & Donuts, Chips & Salsa and Popcorn & Slushie.—
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Many of those campuses have tried for years to shed reputations of elitism, with only gradual changes in enrollment.—
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Deepfakes have destroyed reputations overnight.—
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Deep red auras glow against a glossy black backdrop.—
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Labubus allowed fashion girlies to get nostalgic with their Birkins, the trad look swept social media’s most aesthetic corners, and the TikTok generation (following its near US ban) began farming its auras.—
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What Smells Mice Dislike Cinnamon While the smell of cinnamon is reminiscent of autumn aromas and homemade breakfasts, mice don’t feel the same way.—
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Thiols are responsible for the distinctive aromas of skunk spray and ripe durian; they’re also added to natural gas to provide a detectable rotten-egg smell at even trace levels.—
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The Aztecs make their second trip to Phoenix in a month, this time to face controversial new conference member GCU in one of the nation’s most raucous home-court atmospheres.—
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Merciless, vile, and downright sadistic, The Rite delivers stunning entertainment that strays away from depending on shadows and eerie atmospheres.—
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And there’s even 10 names after that that are in a sub bracket.—
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Webb has been one of the hottest young names in the business ever since the start of the 2025 season, and now will receive his first official audition with an AFC West rival.—
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
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In our current environment, Le Bon’s rejection and isolation beget feelings of collective consolation and warm comfort.—
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“Odors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odors. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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