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Recent Examples of perfume
Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
This process filters out background interfering vapors from things like perfumes or cleaning agents, giving border agents a clear, accurate, and immediate read on potentially dangerous substances.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
During the sale, the best fragrance deals extend to scents that have become a signature for Vogue editors, perfuming many an air kiss between industry insiders.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025
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Noun
Global production is extremely limited, and it’s more commonly found in perfumes and cosmetics.
—Sarah Jampel, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 July 2025
This process filters out background interfering vapors from things like perfumes or cleaning agents, giving border agents a clear, accurate, and immediate read on potentially dangerous substances.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025
Verb
Warm, nutty aromas perfume the air at the La Tourangelle oil mill in northwest Woodland.
—Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
During the sale, the best fragrance deals extend to scents that have become a signature for Vogue editors, perfuming many an air kiss between industry insiders.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perfume
Noun
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Every element, from name to scent, evoked longing, mystery and love.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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For a playful yet sweet date night scent, Ledda’s 16 Scenic Rose is a lovely choice.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The brand's reach aims to strengthen its connection with Generation Z consumers after being named the No. 1 fragrance brand for American teens and the third overall most-shopped at beauty stores by teens in the Piper Sandler Taking Stock with Teens Spring 2025 Survey.—
Greta Cross,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Detergents can be harsh for babies and people with sensitive skin and allergies, causing itchiness, rash, and maybe even sneezing or watery eyes from their strong fragrances.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Tasting through five different wines (see tasting notes at end), I was struck by the heady perfumed aromas of each wine along with the velvety tannins and very long seamless finish with a touch of minerality.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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To compensate for the decreased aroma from the tea leaves during the brewing process, magnolia leaves and olive oil are added to enhance the flavor, giving it a dose of freshness.—
Maggie Hiufu Wong,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Perfume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perfume. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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