1
as in aura
a special quality or impression associated with something
the antique shop, with its collection of strange and curious items, held an odor of mysticism
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2
as in scent
the quality of a thing that makes it perceptible to the sense organs in the nose
some people find the odor of skunk rather pleasant
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3
as in reputation
overall quality as seen or judged by people in general
her movie career has not been in good odor since her latest box office failure
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Recent Examples of odor
Panh explained that vape products are a bit more discreet than smoking, with a much lower odor factor.
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Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Migraine Triggers Just as migraines can cause sensory symptoms, certain sensations—odors, sounds, lights—can trigger attacks.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
In 2013, the average Yelp review was 1.1, with guests complaining of bad odors, rundown rooms and hostile staff.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
The experts quote an Emory University study that used MRI scans to analyze canine brains' activity when exposed to familiar and unfamiliar odors.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Benjamin Adams, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
Migraine Triggers Just as migraines can cause sensory symptoms, certain sensations—odors, sounds, lights—can trigger attacks.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
In 2013, the average Yelp review was 1.1, with guests complaining of bad odors, rundown rooms and hostile staff.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
The experts quote an Emory University study that used MRI scans to analyze canine brains' activity when exposed to familiar and unfamiliar odors.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for odor
Noun
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The aura is a hip, wide-open two-floor plan that breaks down traditional barriers, is inclusive and invites collaboration.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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Despite this, there is one thing that Hogan did unbelievably well that many WWE Superstars have trouble matching to this day: his aura and presentation.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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There’s a fragrance-free option, which dries down to have zero scent on the skin.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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In language as deft and muscular as Rosa’s team, Drexler captures the scent of the blood and the resin, every wisecrack and sob story, every flake of talc and gob of spit, every pimple and blackhead on the lady wrestlers’ thighs.—
Lauren Elkin,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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The truth about the incident at the Stade de France came out quicker compared to Hillsborough, but the Reds’ reputation had once again been questioned and stained.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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With its reputation as a culinary destination solidified, the InterContinental Danang just opened another ambitious fine-dining restaurant, Tingara.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Being in nature offers them plenty of exercise and a world of exciting new smells to explore.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Off odors or taste: If the jam has a sour or fermented smell or off-taste, it should be discarded.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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This stunning wine is salmon colored in the glass with enticing aromas of apple, cherry blossom, and honeysuckle.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Everyone really does gravitate toward nostalgia, memory-inducing aromas, and especially those that evoke reminders from summers past.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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The most stinging repute came from China, which accused the U.S. of abandoning Haiti at a dire moment after helping set up its ruling transitional presidential council, now mired in controversy and credibility issues.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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The rabbis, both of high repute, belong to different generations and display differing levels of stringency—the stricter is a grandfather; the other, his son-in-law, is more lenient but by no means lax.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Fans both in person and online noted the electric atmosphere of the concert.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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It was therefore expected that — even if tentative — the detection of a potential biomarker in the atmosphere of an exoplanet would have extensive coverage.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
25 May 2025
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All six players are hoping to climb draft boards in hopes of hearing their names called in the second round of the NBA draft, which will be held June 25-26.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2025
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Investors should therefore move away from import-dependent names and toward companies that are actively rerouting supply chains and accelerating investment in reshoring sensitive sectors, Leung added.—
Lee Ying Shan,Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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“Odor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/odor. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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