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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
That species, while not venomous, often bites and defecates a foul-smelling musk when handled.
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John Wilkerson, STAT, 28 May 2026
In addition to zen-inducing musk, think of powdery iris, violet, or heliotrope.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The Aire Sutileza Elixir is floral, fresh and earthy, featuring notes of pear, lemon, jasmine sambac, vetiver, sandalwood and musk.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Soon after, soft white florals bloom against a backdrop of musk, creating a clean, satin-like sensation on the skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
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John Wilkerson, STAT, 28 May 2026
In addition to zen-inducing musk, think of powdery iris, violet, or heliotrope.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
The Aire Sutileza Elixir is floral, fresh and earthy, featuring notes of pear, lemon, jasmine sambac, vetiver, sandalwood and musk.
—Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Soon after, soft white florals bloom against a backdrop of musk, creating a clean, satin-like sensation on the skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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Gardena and salted amber give this shimmery body mist a rich, tropical vacation sort of scent profile.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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Some homeowners claim the soap's strong scent can help discourage skunks from lingering near flower beds, garbage cans and other areas around the home.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Videos showing New Yorkers burning incense and sage outside Madison Square Garden have racked up thousands of views online, with supporters hoping to cleanse any bad energy before tipoff.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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It’s shrouded in vetiver and jasmine, with a drydown of copal, a warm and woody incense.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
12 June 2026
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Woody perfumes give gourmands an unexpected depth.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Before long, fashion houses were racing to bottle their brands, creating a designer-perfume boom that continues to this day.—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Lavender, vanilla, sandalwood and musk are the workhorse notes for fragrances meant to soothe, and lavender in particular has a deep evidence base.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Lush Perfumer Alina Gilwinska told Byrdie that citrus is one of her favorite mood boosting fragrance families.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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So this was his first sniff of postseason.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
16 June 2026
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Here's what to look—and sniff—for.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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Ingvar knows the whiff of disruption is in the air.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Cabrera needs whiffs on his breaking balls and changeup to thrive.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Clearly, the smell of barbecue, the sound of music and the love of community and family lingered in him.—
Bobby J. Smith II,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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The colors, pains, pleasures, smells, tastes and sounds, the what-it’s-like of being conscious, are not private inner bits and blobs that philosophers call qualia, floating in a theatre of the mind.—
Andréa Morris,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Then, on three different days within one week, odor complaints from the elementary school were investigated and traced to operations at the facility, leading to three violations.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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What truly stands out is the separate shoe compartment, which is ventilated to prevent unpleasant odors.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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