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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
An acrid musk of unfiltered Camels clung to everything.
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Made with just three simple notes, fresh lily of the valley balances with a powdery musk and linen, which reads more like subtle incense than anything floral or too animalic.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Almond, mimosa, and musk are the calming scents that make up this candle’s fragrance.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
West says that fragrances with deeper notes like musk, tobacco, and cardamom, create a lasting impression as the fragrance dries down throughout the day.
—Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Made with just three simple notes, fresh lily of the valley balances with a powdery musk and linen, which reads more like subtle incense than anything floral or too animalic.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2026
Almond, mimosa, and musk are the calming scents that make up this candle’s fragrance.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
West says that fragrances with deeper notes like musk, tobacco, and cardamom, create a lasting impression as the fragrance dries down throughout the day.
—Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
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Now the venue is to be torn down later this year, the end to a destination just off the highway that was once full of televisions, betting counters and tables, and thick with the scent of afternoon and evening cocktails.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
19 Apr. 2026
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The sharp, pungent scent of chile peppers clings to the air.—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2026
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Since then, the company has released a wide range of unusual home goods, including rugs, furniture, and incense.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fragrances and discreetly placed incense will diffuse gradually throughout the rooms, creating a soft, steam-like presence that enhances the environment.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Open to the public from Tuesday through Sunday, the installation will invite visitors to interact with the pieces of the game, which have been reimagined with the brand’s iconography, including queens with crowns inspired by Clive Christian’s signature perfume bottles.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Fliers will get cozy with their fellow passengers, however, so crumbs, strong perfumes and bedsharing are forbidden.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The formula is plant-based and fragrance is from essential oils—no ammonia, chlorine, or synthetic dyes.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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Leighton Meester is all smiles in a pink floral gown at the presentation of Elizabeth Arden's Eternal Aura fragrance in collaboration with Vogue on April 21 in Madrid.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Inside the stables, the family’s other two horses greeted Troy with affectionate sniffs, snuggles and neighs.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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McInerney fans may take a few sniffs opening weekend, and Fox fans may hole up for a couple weeks of curious glances, but Bright Lights boxoffice prospects seem mighty dim.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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That's via fouled beaches, disrupted fishing, damage to coastal infrastructure and tourists that catch a whiff of sargassum blooms online and just cancel their hotel reservations.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2026
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To add to the already delicious assortment, a scent trail of patchouli with a light whiff of florals.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2026
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Smoke from the fires has drifted far beyond South Georgia, with residents in Atlanta and across the metro area reporting a strong smell of burning and hazy skies.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The haze and smoky smell in parts north are expected to linger until Friday.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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The compartments are deep enough to actually hold things upright, and the material wipes clean without absorbing odors from the spatulas and wooden spoons cohabitating within.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
22 Apr. 2026
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City officials did not say if the spill was large enough to prompt safety concerns or odors for people living near Studman Branch.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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