smells

Example Sentences

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First, a soapy sponge—nothing fancy, just one of the cheap ones, sudsed up with a dish soap that smells good.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

“It smells like, you know, sewer,” said Delrose, looking out at the murky ocean as his phone sounded with the ringtone of “That’s Life.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

This region must combine different types of information, including sights, sounds, and smells, into cohesive memories.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

I inhale, letting new smells — something minty and palo santo-y, maybe? — waft over me.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

Today he’s brought some crumbly brown meat that smells just wonderful, and then I get a bite in my mouth and, scratch my fur, it’s rich and delicious and dripping with fat.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz