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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
The whimsical gourmand is made up of a red fruit accord and white musk base.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Soon after, soft white florals bloom against a backdrop of musk, creating a clean, satin-like sensation on the skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
Notes: Lavender, chamomile, and vetiver Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Linen Mist
$125
Neiman Marcus
From the makers of the celeb-favorite Baccarat Rouge, this spray's olfactory palette consists of leathery musk juxtaposed with floral and citrus.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
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—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Soon after, soft white florals bloom against a backdrop of musk, creating a clean, satin-like sensation on the skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 20 May 2025
Notes: Lavender, chamomile, and vetiver Maison Francis Kurkdjian Aqua Universalis Linen Mist
$125
Neiman Marcus
From the makers of the celeb-favorite Baccarat Rouge, this spray's olfactory palette consists of leathery musk juxtaposed with floral and citrus.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2025
Trump elon Elon Musk Elon Musk elon musk donald trump elon musk republicans elon musk trump JD Vance Musk musk breaks with trump musk news trump trump musk trump news
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media Inc.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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Natural vapors coming from trees, like the monoterpenes that give pine trees their scent, produce aerosols and thus low-lying clouds that hover above forests.—
Max G. Levy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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After a shower at the gym, this is my favorite scent to put on.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Politics happened in the compounds of the council’s most powerful constituencies, and religious practices were more personal, with altars and incense burners inside people’s homes.—
Lizzie Wade,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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Unlike typical incense sticks, the ritual of folding, portability, and shareability make papers an intriguing addition to the incense stash.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It’s often used in manufacturing to make perfumes, dyes, and cosmetics.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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Phthalates, which are found in consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume and children’s toys, may have contributed to more than 13% of all global mortality from heart disease in 2018 among men and women ages 55 through 64, according to an April study.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Scent marketing involves strategically placing fragrances at key touchpoints to influence consumer behavior, boost satisfaction and increase sales.—
Tamara Bebb,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Madras has taken on many forms over the centuries, from traditional Indian sarongs to patchwork jackets and even a fragrance.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
Noun
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Give it a sniff: Lift up the pineapple and smell the base.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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And then the moment: Chloe approaches Barrera on the bench, gives her another sniff for good measure, and begins jumping, twisting and wagging her tail furiously, delighted to have met her owner unexpectedly.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Scouts say Harris’ low-angle delivery provides enough deception to get the whiffs.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Smith’s 30 percent whiff rate is five percentage points above major-league average.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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However, nearly two hours into the flight, the OP was hit by the strong smell of urine.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 June 2025
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Speaking to Fox News Digital, Parks Canada representative Jennifer Nicholson said that, after opening the bottle, the first thing officials noticed was its strong smell.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Surgeries: Several different surgeries can help control sweating and, ultimately, underarm odor.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
18 June 2025
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There are weird odors, spontaneous fires, references to The Bear being screamed in the back of an ambulance, and everything in between.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
18 June 2025
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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