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as in senses
to have a vague awareness of
I smell something fishy about this situation
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as in scents
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
the smell of vanilla is supposed to be very soothing
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as in splashes
a very small amount
the pie has barely a smell of ginger, but lots of cinnamon
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as in auras
a special quality or impression associated with something
a law firm with a mahogany-lined boardroom that has the discernible smell of money and power
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Recent Examples of smells
Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Hoyle said a useful rule of thumb is that if the air smells like bleach or a swimming pool, that is a sign chlorine is present and may indicate an exposure level that poses a risk.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Ten miles into the mountains, the train, which smells of llamas, malfunctions; instantly Kris herds us off and over the muddy ties in antic procession to the luxurious tourist train, paused ahead for its Retired Shriners, or whatever, to snap Polaroids.
—Tom Burke, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
But the nose keeps breathing in and out, filtering air, and detecting smells.
—Gwen Rockwood The Rockwood Files, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Hoyle said a useful rule of thumb is that if the air smells like bleach or a swimming pool, that is a sign chlorine is present and may indicate an exposure level that poses a risk.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Ten miles into the mountains, the train, which smells of llamas, malfunctions; instantly Kris herds us off and over the muddy ties in antic procession to the luxurious tourist train, paused ahead for its Retired Shriners, or whatever, to snap Polaroids.
—Tom Burke, Rolling Stone, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smells
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Enchanting rose oil and cinnamon stick aromas lead into a velvety texture with red cherry compote intermixed with a very elegant chalky minerality note with an expressive prolonged finish with an impressive delineation of the aromas and flavors.Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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We were taken aback by the remarkable balance this dram strikes; a bargain between sandalwood aromas, creamy vanilla textures, and a chili pepper palate.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Nick Antonelli, senior VP and chief marketing officer of Bread Financial, sees a few lessons for retailers and other businesses that want to gain Gen Z’s trust.Nick Rockel, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Saudi Film Fund – as the fund is known – sees Saudi’s Cultural Development Fund making a 40% investment in collaboration with investment bank MEFIC Capital and specialized holding company Roaa Media Ventures, which is its technical partner.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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Considered one of the scariest haunted houses in Cincinnati, the littles can visit with the lights on and friendly ghouls hand out candy.Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 13 Oct. 2024
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And yet the government has done precious little to keep it from happening again.Lily Hay Newman, WIRED, 13 July 2017
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However, residents near the railyard have publicly complained of foul odors and possible health impacts stemming from the chemical leak.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
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Whether the scent is meant to mask or eliminate odors or to create a seasonal fragrance, there’s an easy and cost-effective way to make your home smell delightful.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
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Spotify recently released its AI Playlist tool to more countries, which allows listeners to type prompts and create new collections of songs that match moods, themes, and even emoji.Tyler Hayes, PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
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Keep a journal of your moods, energy levels, and overall well-being.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Smells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smells. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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