ODORS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

odors

noun

plural of odor

as in smells

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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as in scents

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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as in reputations

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 odors Many had a channel for rinsing that ran along the floor, as well as a pool in the center of the room to help diffuse odors (how much, no one can say), and sometimes an additional washbasin. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 Staying hydrated has helped too, as dry nasal passages can make the odors worse. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026 Activewear After sweating it out in your beloved activewear, avoid using the hotter temperatures in the washing machine to sanitize and remove unpleasant odors. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026 Regular cleaning prevents grease buildup caused by daily cooking, odors, and steam. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 26 Aug. 2026 Odor-resistance Moisture-wicking socks will help fight odor by keeping your feet drier, but certain materials are also better at preventing odors than others. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Gone are 97% of cooking, pet, and smoke odors, too, so your dorm ends up smelling fresh. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026 To deal with odors that might seep in from other rooms, buy a few air fresheners or even an essential oil diffuser to help conceal anything offensive. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Residents of the Penn Quarter building blame the restaurant for greasy odors and poor air quality in their homes. — Rachel Kurzius, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The smells of jerk chicken, brats and hot dogs filled the air but the vibe of a festival quickly disappeared as attendees carried garden rakes, bleach and diapers.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Adding white vinegar and using the warmest safe water can help remove trapped smells and detergent residue.

— Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of smells

Noun

The scents are housed in bottles designed by artist Ashley Longshore that are meant to be collectible.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
Future Society Cloud Reverie Eau de Parfum Cloud Reverie is for those who typically swear off vanilla in favor of floral fragrances and skin scents.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of scents

Noun

Your collaborations not only improve your leadership capability but also help your team to function and improve their problem-solver and collaborator reputations.

— Dr. Cynthia J. Young, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Companies have employees to attract, communities to operate in, customers to earn, stakeholders to serve, reputations to protect.

— Scott M. Curran, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of reputations

Noun

According to Dundy, rebellion against their father defined much of the future filmmaker’s life, which unfolded as a struggle for freedom characterized by bold actions and boldface names.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026
Those names can be drafted in the middle rounds as upside options in an offense that is expected to take another step forward.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of names

Noun

This is important because gas giants like Jupiter and Saturn have vast atmospheres.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
The Volcanic Explosivity Index, or VEI, was created primarily for terrestrial eruptions and cannot be transferred directly to worlds with weaker gravity, thinner atmospheres, and different volcanic materials.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of atmospheres

Noun

Both artists, Morris points out, were working in the context of World War II, and the owl’s ability to both burrow and take flight may have appealed to feelings of entrapment and a desire to escape.

— Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Fresh pasta, family recipes and the feelings of a cozy home are coming together at Charlotte’s newest Italian restaurant, opening this fall.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

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