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
Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
Fans of scented candles will be happy to receive one of these as a Valentine’s Day gift.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
The retailer offers a number of scented candles from favorite brands like DS & Durga, Diptyque, and Troye Sivan's Tsu Lang Yor.
—Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
Garcelle presented Reba with a scarf, the garment equivalent of a scented candle.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Some ways to create that aesthetic may be to Invest in plush robes, scented candles, and high-thread-count sheets to set the mood.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Feb. 2025
Fans of scented candles will be happy to receive one of these as a Valentine’s Day gift.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2025
The retailer offers a number of scented candles from favorite brands like DS & Durga, Diptyque, and Troye Sivan's Tsu Lang Yor.
—Leah Muncy, Architectural Digest, 6 Feb. 2025
Garcelle presented Reba with a scarf, the garment equivalent of a scented candle.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scented
Adjective
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Producers take big swings with unexpected botanicals like earthy eucalyptus, zesty green turmeric, and floral, fragrant mangosteen, a fruit native to Southeast Asia.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appétit,
20 Mar. 2025
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Leave with the knowledge and confidence to cultivate, enjoy, and sustain your own fresh, fragrant herbs right at home.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 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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The wine is fruity and aromatic, featuring a mix of stone fruit and citrus aromas underpinned by herbal notes.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Both clean and aromatic, Blueland’s collections are a mainstay in our editors’ bathrooms.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 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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Several of Erivo’s looks also include felting, which Tazewell said gave them an organic quality.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
16 Feb. 2025
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The oversized jackets, available in black and ecru, are embellished with multiple boucle patches with high-density embroideries and felted patching artworks.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Feb. 2025
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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Bentley and cinematographer Adolpho Veloso also plunge audiences into the tactile particulars and handcraft of logging, Robert sawing away with numb determination while he’s forced once again to be far away from his wife and child.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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The sawing action of these is best for roasts and crusty bread.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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