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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
The Aire Sutileza Elixir is floral, fresh and earthy, featuring notes of pear, lemon, jasmine sambac, vetiver, sandalwood and musk.
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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
The snake rattled angrily, thrashed wildly, and sprayed considerable rattlesnake musk or scent.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
An acrid musk of unfiltered Camels clung to everything.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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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
The snake rattled angrily, thrashed wildly, and sprayed considerable rattlesnake musk or scent.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
An acrid musk of unfiltered Camels clung to everything.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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The music floats into the night, mingling with the scent of the food trucks still serving here and there.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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The Luxury Collection sunscreens feature a coconut-mango scent with skin-nourishing antioxidants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The set comes with 35 sticks, each of which burns for up to 25 minutes, and a ceramic incense holder.—
Jackie Fields,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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The incense sticks are easy to use.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Noun
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This perfume was my saving grace during the heatwave(s) of summer 2025.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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Thanks to its longstanding relationships, the hotel can arrange for an array of unique experiences in the city and throughout Tuscany, covering topics from food and wine to fashion, art, history, and perfume.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The bespoke fragrance infuses all of the satisfying bath products.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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This fragrance family is defined by cool, watery vibes and inspired by innovations in scent technology, explains Jessica Murphy, a fragrance historian.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Court records show that, during a police K-9 sniff of the vehicle, the dog reportedly alerted to the presence of narcotics.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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Here's what to look—and sniff—for.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Noun
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The slider generated six swings and four whiffs, per Baseball Savant.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
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Making Oceanic Scents Desirable Ever taken in a big whiff of seaweed?—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In Maine, several voters said that the oysterman plucked from obscurity didn’t pass the smell test.—
Caroline McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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There’s some evidence that suggests that the smell of peppermint oil, cedarwood oil, citronella oil, rosemary oil and other essential oils can repel ticks.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Chlorine gas is poisonous and classified as a pulmonary irritant that has a distinct odor.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Many designs are also made with micro-ban treatment to prevent odors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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