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
Staff Author, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
There wasn't even the sniff of a price drop to help soften the blow.
—Verity Burns, WIRED, 13 Sep. 2024
Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Once its drydown begins, expect to sniff a savory, nutty bite of almond essence.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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Noun
One sniff and those two started playing and chasing each other instantaneously.
—Staff Author, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
There wasn't even the sniff of a price drop to help soften the blow.
—Verity Burns, WIRED, 13 Sep. 2024
Verb
This spring, a blond yearling started sniffing around the Yamkovenkos’ back door.
—Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Once its drydown begins, expect to sniff a savory, nutty bite of almond essence.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sniff
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With scent profiles of orange and mahogany, sandalwood and eucalyptus, and fresh pine and green apple, there’s an aroma for everyone.Madison Yauger, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the post, Trump shared a link to the official Trump Fragrances website, where the scents can be purchased for $199.Jack Dunn, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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Washing away dirt and grime has never smelled so expensive.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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Shop Now Lush Cosmetics Chelsea Morning Perfume This fragrance smells like a butterscotch, and reminds me of mom’s homemade pancakes.Larry Stansbury, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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The rye whiskey features oak, honey, and white pepper notes, balanced with caramel and fresh pine wood aromas.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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The 2018 Inglenook Cab is garnet colored with aromas of black raspberry, pencil lead, cinnamon, and blue fruits.Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 2 Dec. 2024
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Then tune in to your breath, inhaling and exhaling slowly through your nose.Melanie Mannarino, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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State health officials warn that drinking or accidentally inhaling raw milk infected with H5N1 could lead to illness.Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Sniff.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sniff. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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