1
as in aura
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 scent
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 reputation
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 odor
This not entirely pleasant odor led medieval visitors to believe that this area was the gate to hell, but that’s not keeping anyone away these days: The bath, which steams away at 99.5 degrees, is free and open 24 hours a day, with crowds at all times of day and night.
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Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
During the investigation, the trooper allegedly witnessed several signs of impairment, including a strong odor of alcohol on Jerome and slurred speech.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Cleaning Tips for Those with Allergies Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), warns against using harsh chemicals with strong odors that can trigger asthma symptoms.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Step 2: Sprinkle baking soda on the carpet According to Stein, baking soda is great for absorbing odors.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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Maggie Fuller, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
During the investigation, the trooper allegedly witnessed several signs of impairment, including a strong odor of alcohol on Jerome and slurred speech.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Cleaning Tips for Those with Allergies Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), warns against using harsh chemicals with strong odors that can trigger asthma symptoms.
—Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Step 2: Sprinkle baking soda on the carpet According to Stein, baking soda is great for absorbing odors.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odor
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His aura became an asset, one that marketers could learn from.—
Jeetendr Sehdev,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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But as the man who lived the city’s motto, ‘Out of Darkness Cometh Light’, his god-like aura shines as brightly as ever.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the clothes, the space will also offer art by Ferney and Curtis Kulig, exclusive scents by Costa Brazil and Cerato, vintage watches by Alan Bedwell of Foundwell, and lamps and ceramics from Steffany Trần of Vyvoi as well as rare books, collectible records and other special objects.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Its most popular scent, The Mandala, has top notes of green mango and bergamot.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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His reputation has been restored and reaffirmed at Villa, with a setup that enables him to concentrate on footballing matters and possess a level of oversight rarely seen among modern-day managers.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tagovailoa is still trending upwards from a developmental standpoint, but needs to shed his fragile reputation.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the smell of desperation is still palpable, Axios Closer author Nathan Bomey writes.—
Mike Allen,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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This scent can be used to mask the smell of peppers as well as tomatoes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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These fragrant groundcovers offer pleasing aromas and colorful flowers.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2025
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The restaurant’s lushly landscaped garden is ready to seat as many as 1,000 customers, and the aromas of cheese enchiladas and fajitas—recipes perfected over 89 years—fill the air.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
3 Apr. 2025
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The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Her voice, her public repute, and her dignity — the vanishings of which are all mostly self-steered.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Oct. 2024
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But beneath driving rain and amid a thunderous atmosphere, the home side had staged a stirring fightback, scoring four goals without reply to seize control of their destiny in the competition.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Project Drawdown is renowned for identifying and promoting practical climate solutions to reduce greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The Beijing International Film Festival has unveiled that an exhibition featuring 150 posters for the movie hand-painted by director Yang Yu, who goes by the name Jiaozi, will take place during its 15th edition, which runs April 18-26.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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Golf has high-watt names—Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Justin Thomas, Collin Morikawa, Bryson DeChambeau, and Brooks Koepka, to name a few—but no one who has dominated like Tiger Woods, still professional golf’s biggest name.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Odor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odor. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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