as in hints
an almost imperceptible sign of something
even a whiff of appreciation for everything I've done for her would have been nice
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smells
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) recommends getting dogs used to the new sounds, smells, and interruptions that come with a newborn in the months before, and associating these things with treats and rewards.—
Rachael O'Connor,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024 -
The product lathers beautifully and smells divine.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Whiffs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whiffs. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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