smells

Example Sentences

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“As a lover of sweet smells, I really enjoyed this cocoa-inspired scent. The cedar and sandalwood notes were stronger at the end and gave nice, beachy vibes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Even details like how a plant smells can help researchers determine what species it is.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Roast until the edges start to crisp and everything smells like you knew what you were doing.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Anastasia Troyanova, a local correspondent for environmental news outlet Kedr, described "a huge cloud of black smoke over the town; it smells of burning".

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Rolling clouds have taken over the sky and the air smells like wet dirt, a certain sign that rain is coming.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller