as in scent
a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
Lavender, vanilla, sandalwood and musk are the workhorse notes for fragrances meant to soothe, and lavender in particular has a deep evidence base.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
The smell of sweet milk hung in the air, mixed with the earthy musk of manure.
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CNN Money,
14 June 2026
The trend is showing up across luxury houses, indie perfumers and mass-market favorites, with formulations that pair honey with woods, florals, spices and musk to keep things grounded.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
The smell of sweet milk hung in the air, mixed with the earthy musk of manure.
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Annie Waldman,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for musk
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
The smell of sweet milk hung in the air, mixed with the earthy musk of manure.
—
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
The trend is showing up across luxury houses, indie perfumers and mass-market favorites, with formulations that pair honey with woods, florals, spices and musk to keep things grounded.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
The smell of sweet milk hung in the air, mixed with the earthy musk of manure.
—
Annie Waldman,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for musk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
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Salicylates can also give scents a warm, enveloping, skin-like quality.
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Wipe the microwave with a cloth to easily remove grime and leave a fresh lemon scent.
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The Mass, rich in velvet and gold-trimmed vestments, chanting and incense, was livestreamed on the society’s YouTube channel, with simultaneous explanations in several languages.
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The Montblanc Collection is a fantastic ode to the label’s heritage, but a warming and wintry one by and large (leather, patchouli, oud, incense).
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The Willy Chavarria show was air-conditioned, pumped with Xinú perfume and felt expensive.
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Instead, the category has recently evolved into something nuanced, blending new, unusual accords and creamy textures to create sophisticated, emotionally complex perfumes.
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Dior and Louboutin also have luxury beauty lines, while Dior and Cartier have major fragrance businesses.
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There was also the Run space from WSN and ANDAM, featuring 12 designers across men’s, women’s, accessories and, for the first time, fragrance.
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Fertilizers, weed killers and pesticides sit right where your dog sniffs and walks.
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Because dogs stay low and sniff constantly, fertilizers, weed killers and insecticides reach them easily.
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Whereas the sights and sounds of South End lean toward bar crowds and joggers traversing the Rail Trail, SouthPark is more about catching a whiff of Le Labo and seeing couples settle in at a corner table with glasses of Cabernet and small plates.
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Yates had a 32% whiff rate on his splitter through June 8, and since then it’s been 42%.
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Light citronella candles to help mask the smells that attract pests.
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The earthy scent of decomposing leaves and soil contributes to the smell.
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The air district is still encouraging residents to report odors to its online complaint system or by calling (800) 288-7664.
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Human remains were found in the chimney of a public school in Queens, New York, on Tuesday morning while officials were investigating a foul odor, according to police.
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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