as in scent
a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
Chanel’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge created Splendide, described as a floral fruity fragrance, with a mix of raspberry accord, faces of crisp fruit, rose, violet and rose geranium accompanied by powdery iris and cedar-white musk accord.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Aromas of pear jelly, green apples and a hint of musk oil.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The best musk fragrances have been taking over our editors’ fragrance rotations for their hazy, warm profiles that detours from the usual light, airy fragrances that take over the spring season.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Mar. 2025
This all-purpose detergent is decadently (but not overwhelmingly) scented with notes of lily of the valley, musk, and sandalwood for a bright, crisp scent, skillfully targeting dirt stains and grime every wash.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Aromas of pear jelly, green apples and a hint of musk oil.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The best musk fragrances have been taking over our editors’ fragrance rotations for their hazy, warm profiles that detours from the usual light, airy fragrances that take over the spring season.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Mar. 2025
This all-purpose detergent is decadently (but not overwhelmingly) scented with notes of lily of the valley, musk, and sandalwood for a bright, crisp scent, skillfully targeting dirt stains and grime every wash.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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My nightly shower regimen has turned into an everything shower, complete with subtle sea salt scents, scrubs, and body washes infused with nourishing and replenishing ingredients.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with these beetles is that the feeding pests cause the affected plant to produce a volatile aromatic scent, which quickly attracts other beetles to the feast.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Light candles, incense, or sage to cleanse the energy and create a sacred environment. Choose Your Cannabis: Different cannabis strains offer unique effects, so choose one that aligns with your intention.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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Peer through the windows at 4303 Jefferson St., and there’s a shop full of inventory: bags of incense, futons, dream-catchers, candles, handmade jewelry.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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In the first quarter, sales in the perfume and beauty category were down half a point to 129 million euros, while sales in the home and jewelry category were up 6.1 percent to 256 million euros.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
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One such secret addresses the age-old issue of making your perfume last.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 May 2025
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Included in the launch are the Sublime Large Gift Set ($159), which comes with a full, mini and travel-size fragrance, and the Sublime Small Gift Set ($45) featuring a miniature and travel bottle.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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His transformative journey into perfumery began unexpectedly during a visit to France, where a chance encounter ignited his enduring passion for fragrances.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
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Of facing Bodo/Glimt, Europe’s leading giant-killers, barely giving them a sniff over two legs and winning 5-1 on aggregate to reach the final.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Those little sniffs tell our brains about good and bad smells.—
Linda Carroll,
NBC News,
22 Oct. 2024
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Cease got 21 misses on 32 swings against the slider, a 65.6% whiff rate that was his highest since a game in June 2023.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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His whiff rate has also jumped from 23.4 percent last season to 36.1 percent this season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
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Dusty smell: An unpleasant, dusty smell coming from air vents is the result of dirty air filters that need to be changed.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2025
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The smell of hydrogen sulfide and sewage fills the air, making everyone’s nose crinkle ...—
Audrey Fahlberg,
National Review,
15 May 2025
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In 2013, the average Yelp review was 1.1, with guests complaining of bad odors, rundown rooms and hostile staff.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2025
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The experts quote an Emory University study that used MRI scans to analyze canine brains' activity when exposed to familiar and unfamiliar odors.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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