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
Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Set the mood with scented candles, long bubble baths or something as simple as wearing your favorite cozy socks around the house.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Plush pillows and linens, soft, adjustable lighting, a sound machine, and a scented candle or essential oil diffuser can help set a tranquil scene.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
There’s no need to spend over $30 or more on a yummy scented candle that’s long-lasting, smells luxurious, and burns evenly.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Customers must be at least 21-years-old to purchase the dive-bar scented cologne.
—Max Hauptman, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
Set the mood with scented candles, long bubble baths or something as simple as wearing your favorite cozy socks around the house.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Plush pillows and linens, soft, adjustable lighting, a sound machine, and a scented candle or essential oil diffuser can help set a tranquil scene.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
There’s no need to spend over $30 or more on a yummy scented candle that’s long-lasting, smells luxurious, and burns evenly.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
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After years of research, a highly fragrant pink and apricot hybrid tea rose named after the lifestyle doyenne has hit the market.—
Jessica Jordan,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Stir in garlic, sage and remaining 2 tablespoons flour and cook until vegetables are well coated with flour and garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute.—
Tribune News Service,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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This 26-ounce, triple-wicked beauty from Flamingo Estate—perfumed with jasmine, rose, bergamot, and orange blossom—is estimated to last up to 165 hours.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
18 Oct. 2024
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While the best hand creams run the gamut from fancy and perfumed to biotech infused and all-natural, dermatologists warn that the best products for dry hands will stay within certain parameters.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 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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In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
23 Dec. 2024
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Otherwise, enjoy the aromatic and flavorful delight turmeric tea has to offer.—
Jonathan Purtell,
Verywell Health,
22 Jan. 2025
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Known for their aromatic scent, these trees have incredibly flammable, oily leaves.—
Hannah Singleton,
WIRED,
21 Jan. 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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Wednesday 🎨 Discover the art of needle felting at The Line Hotel from 6:30-8:30pm.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
6 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps their most felting loss of this recent skid, despite being blown out in Denver, was their 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, as Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions, one of which was returned fo a touchdown.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
5 Dec. 2024
Verb
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When inhaled, this leads to symptoms such as irritation and inflammation.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
22 Dec. 2024
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Public health officials said human infections with H5 can happen when the virus gets in a person’s eyes, nose, mouth or is inhaled from close or prolonged exposure to sick animals or their environments.—
Austin Corona,
The Arizona Republic,
21 Dec. 2024
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Many of the rally attendees WIRED spoke to saw Musk’s ownership of X as a boon.—
Vittoria Elliott,
WIRED,
10 Oct. 2024
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Weather Wind and rain are not your friends when sawing.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2024
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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