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fetor

noun

Definition of fetor

as in stench

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Recent Examples of fetor The musty aroma didn’t supplant the fetor of failure and futility that hung in the air and along the corridors, like inert gases or the ghosts of the League of Nations. — Alejandro Varela, Harper's magazine, 16 Sep. 2019 The fetor was historic, and writers pulled out the literary stops. — Alexandra Mullen, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2017

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Noun

So much grab-and-go sushi has an instantly recognizable stench.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
In the weeks after, more than 85 million pounds of rotting food being kept at the cold storage facility began to rot, leaving a putrid stench lingering over the area that led to infestations of rats, flies and other rodents.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of stench

Noun

Some people who rapidly transitioned from aluminum-containing antiperspirant to natural deodorant have noted unpleasant results on social media, including malodor, significant sweating and irritation of the underarm area.

— Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2022
Aversive smells, too, can be linked to particular receptors, and malodor has lately been a major subject of inquiry for Firmenich.

— Scott Sayare, Harper's Magazine, 23 Nov. 2021

Definition of malodor

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That’s evident even from the eye-roller of a generic title, a cliché that reeks of preciousness.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
All of which, like Paramount CEO Ellison accused Bonta in an August 4 NYT op-ed, makes Bird’s flag planter reek of politics.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of reek

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Another common sign is rancidity, which occurs when the natural oils in the peanuts oxidize after prolonged exposure to air, light, or heat, Cutter says.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026
Keep nuts, seeds, and whole-wheat flour in the freezer to avoid rancidity and extend freshness.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 June 2026

Definition of rancidity

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The station didn’t just play indie rock — Carpenter’s show was dedicated to French pop, while other DJs spun the blues, jazz, prog rock, punk, funk and techno.

— Pat Saperstein, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026
Among the local bands that call the Stomping Ground home are Putnam’s own funk/groove ensemble Stattic.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of funk

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While a mildly horrifying thought, experts say deep cleaning your carpets every six to 12 months can help keep the stinks at bay, along with microscopic pests and allergens lurking deep in the fibers.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2026
Unfortunately, there aren't enough pine-scented fresheners in the world to get rid of the stink that comes with having your car stolen.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

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