whiff
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
There are moments when guests will get a whiff of a fragrance that pairs with the storyline.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
A whiff of lemongrass and wet soil tickle the nose in Palli Fleischer Lyberth's vertical farm in Sisimiut, the second-largest town in the Danish autonomous territory.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
It is also possible that some voters will dislike any whiff of disloyalty and division and express themselves accordingly.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
The children were restless, too, and their noses twitched in hopes of catching another whiff of whoever their unseen visitor had been.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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