as in fragrant
having a pleasant smell
a bowl of scented petals used to perfume a room
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as in sensed
to have a vague awareness of
he scented danger
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Recent Examples of scented
Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Plush pillows and linens, soft, adjustable lighting, a sound machine, and a scented candle or essential oil diffuser can help set a tranquil scene.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
There’s no need to spend over $30 or more on a yummy scented candle that’s long-lasting, smells luxurious, and burns evenly.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Pet-safe candles Instead of traditional scented candles, use pet-safe, flameless LED candles that provide a cozy glow without the risk of fire or toxins.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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Set the mood with scented candles, long bubble baths or something as simple as wearing your favorite cozy socks around the house.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Plush pillows and linens, soft, adjustable lighting, a sound machine, and a scented candle or essential oil diffuser can help set a tranquil scene.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
There’s no need to spend over $30 or more on a yummy scented candle that’s long-lasting, smells luxurious, and burns evenly.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Pet-safe candles Instead of traditional scented candles, use pet-safe, flameless LED candles that provide a cozy glow without the risk of fire or toxins.
—Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024
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These recipes are perfect for slowing down and taking the time to savor all the joys of cooking, and this list includes recipes that are especially fragrant, comforting, and memorable.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2025
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Appetite fully satisfied, the day brimmed with possibilities; visit the historic Galle Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, sail on a whale-watching cruise, tour a fragrant cinnamon estate, or enjoy sunset cocktails at Smoke and Bitters, an open-air bar ranked among Asia’s top 50.—
Christine Chitnis,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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This 26-ounce, triple-wicked beauty from Flamingo Estate—perfumed with jasmine, rose, bergamot, and orange blossom—is estimated to last up to 165 hours.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
18 Oct. 2024
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While the best hand creams run the gamut from fancy and perfumed to biotech infused and all-natural, dermatologists warn that the best products for dry hands will stay within certain parameters.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Oct. 2024
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While some of his countrymen saw piracy as anarchist, a strike against big business, Ek sensed a more moderate path.—
Hua Hsu,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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In the meantime, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn has also reportedly sensed an opportunity.—
AFP,
Fortune Asia,
23 Dec. 2024
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Garnish as Flair Thoughtful details like citrus peels or fresh herbs make a statement and elevate any pour, adding to the entire aromatic experience.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appétit,
9 Jan. 2025
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Or a spicy pineapple margarita blended with bits of damiana, a shrub known for its tiny, aromatic flowers.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
9 Jan. 2025
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Officers on a routine patrol at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue subway station smelled and saw smoke and discovered the woman on fire, standing in the middle of the subway car.—
Susan Haigh,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Officers patrolling on an upper level of the subway station then smelled and saw smoke, and went to investigate, according to Tisch.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
23 Dec. 2024
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Wednesday 🎨 Discover the art of needle felting at The Line Hotel from 6:30-8:30pm.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
6 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps their most felting loss of this recent skid, despite being blown out in Denver, was their 17-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, as Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions, one of which was returned fo a touchdown.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
5 Dec. 2024
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When inhaled, this leads to symptoms such as irritation and inflammation.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
22 Dec. 2024
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Public health officials said human infections with H5 can happen when the virus gets in a person’s eyes, nose, mouth or is inhaled from close or prolonged exposure to sick animals or their environments.—
Austin Corona,
The Arizona Republic,
21 Dec. 2024
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Weather Wind and rain are not your friends when sawing.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2024
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But my green thumb ached as workers sawed down the tree, took away everything — trunk, twigs, leaves, fruit, roots — in biohazard bags and tagged the remaining trees with a bill of clean health.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Scented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scented. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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