scent

Example Sentences

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A whiff of Cynthia’s signature scent, Lauren by Ralph Lauren, helped her remember her mom.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In this room, I am at times unsettled, at once tracking the movements of the actors while attempting to remain hyper aware of any sudden touch or scent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

That includes drag hunting - which uses a fixed course for the hounds to follow - and clean‑boot hunting, where bloodhounds chase the scent of runners they mingle with before they set off.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Bear, an 11-year-old Australian Koolie, was one of the first dogs in the country to be trained on the scent of koala fur.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The air smelled of sea and flowers, but as they grew closer, there was another note to it—a scent of rot.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell