as in scent
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
we took a good sniff of the sauce, trying to guess its ingredients
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Recent Examples of sniff
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
Fireworks coordinated with scratch-and-sniff cards for a multisensory experience.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
Kara Elder, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Airport-style baggage and body scanners have been installed at facility entrances and the county has increased the frequency of searches and the use of drug-sniffing canines.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The horror-comedy entered the weekend with multiple sell-outs and considerable buzz around its odorous Stink-O-Vision shows, an alternate scratch-and-sniff version of the film – one of the first films to use the technology since 2011.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Mar. 2026
Fireworks coordinated with scratch-and-sniff cards for a multisensory experience.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
When to go, what to look for and how to sniff out a bargain.
—Kara Elder, Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Airport-style baggage and body scanners have been installed at facility entrances and the county has increased the frequency of searches and the use of drug-sniffing canines.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniff
Noun
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When in bloom, the tree is adorned with fragrant white flowers that can fill a patio with their delightful scent.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Soaps are a farmers market must-have; take the easy route by purchasing a block of craft soap, melting it down, and adding your favorite soap-safe colors and scents.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
Verb
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The City of Des Plaines said two residents reported smelling gas earlier Tuesday afternoon.—
Shardaa Gray,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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The air smelled faintly of lunch and feet.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The blooms are rare but rewarding, with tall shoots of tubular flowers that release a sweet, grassy aroma.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
5 May 2026
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There was something really special about the time and care that goes into making it, from the slow cooking to the rich aroma filling the house.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Due to the processes that humidifiers use to vaporize water, all of those minerals can potentially wind up in the form of mineral dust, which quickly gathers on the surfaces of your room, or worse, it can be inhaled and cause respiratory problems.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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There are no official animal exhibits along the walk, although there are small shelter areas for taking a seat, inhaling nature and feeling nostalgic.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sniff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniff. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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