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scents

NOUN

smell, aroma

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aura bouquet essence odor perfume spice whiff

STRONG

balm fragrance incense pheromone redolence tang track trail

Antonyms

WEAK

stench stink

VERB

detect, smell

Synonyms

STRONG

discern nose recognize sense sniff

WEAK

be on the track of be on the trail of get wind of nose out

Antonyms

STRONG

overlook

Example Sentences

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They raise scents to their noses as they mingle and float through the space.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In another exhibit, he trained an AI model on half a million scents and built a machine to push those scents into the gallery to create a totally immersive viewing experience.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

For example, subtle scents that cue feelings of relaxation or trust, atomized into an establishment, might cue visitors to stay longer and shop or purchase more, or associate the brand with a sense of well-being.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Some companies, meanwhile, are studying how to use e-noses and AI to create scents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

She jerks awake, alert to fresh scents and sounds.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate