musk

noun

Definition of musknext
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. — 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
  1. scent
  2. incense
  3. perfume
  4. fragrance
  5. sniff
  6. whiff
  7. smell
  8. odor
Noun
  • Also known as fragrance stacking, layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The dogs, specially trained to detect human scent, have spent days searching for people trapped beneath the rubble of nearly 200 buildings that collapsed following the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of scent
Noun
  • 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.
    — Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • 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).
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
Definition of incense
Noun
  • The Willy Chavarria show was air-conditioned, pumped with Xinú perfume and felt expensive.
    — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Instead, the category has recently evolved into something nuanced, blending new, unusual accords and creamy textures to create sophisticated, emotionally complex perfumes.
    — Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of perfume
Noun
  • Dior and Louboutin also have luxury beauty lines, while Dior and Cartier have major fragrance businesses.
    — Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 4 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Alex Wynne, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Definition of fragrance
Noun
  • But to play two knockout matches without conceding even a sniff of a chance is hugely impressive — especially considering Deschamps hasn’t compromised on his unusually daring approach of using four proper attackers.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 July 2026
  • Upon first sniff, each of the four scent additions reminded me of something from childhood.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 7 July 2026
Definition of sniff
Noun
  • The southpaw relied on his changeup to record 33 swings and seven whiffs, per Baseball Savant.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • There is plenty of strikeout in his game, but the power may be worth the whiffs.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of whiff
Noun
  • Light citronella candles to help mask the smells that attract pests.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • The earthy scent of decomposing leaves and soil contributes to the smell.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of smell
Noun
  • Think under-stair dog dens, laundry-room cat cubbies tucked next to the dryer for warmth, and litter box enclosures hidden inside custom benches with ventilation fans that exhaust odor outside.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • The best custom home designs include ventilation fans that exhaust odor outside, making the enclosure functional for the cat and invisible to everyone else.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of odor

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