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
Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
In fact, Jung’s work shows that scented products in general are significant contributors to indoor pollution.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
This fragrance-meets-decor accessory has become a hit on TikTok and Reddit for its design that mirrors a table lamp, all while heating your favorite scented candles evenly sans an open flame.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
The study , a synthetic fragrance used in many scented personal care products and household items, as a compound that activates receptors in the hypothalamus responsible for releasing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Silk ties, feathers, soft music, scented oils, and a decadent piece of dark chocolate on the tongue aren’t extras.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
In fact, Jung’s work shows that scented products in general are significant contributors to indoor pollution.
—Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
This fragrance-meets-decor accessory has become a hit on TikTok and Reddit for its design that mirrors a table lamp, all while heating your favorite scented candles evenly sans an open flame.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
The study , a synthetic fragrance used in many scented personal care products and household items, as a compound that activates receptors in the hypothalamus responsible for releasing gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
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Dense clusters of fragrant white, pink, rose, purple, or bicolored flowers appear in the spring on tall stems.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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Finally, harnessing the fragrant power of herbs is a return of the partnership between hormone health brand Forage Botanicals and Chelsea Physic Garden.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 May 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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The nose is fruity and aromatic, showcasing fresh orange zest, overripe apple, clove, and allspice.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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This aromatic plant releases allelopathic compounds into the soil, keeping neighboring plants from competing for soil space.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 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 5 Jun. 2025.
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