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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.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
The smell of sweet milk hung in the air, mixed with the earthy musk of manure.
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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.
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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.
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Annie Waldman,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for musk
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
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Salicylates can also give scents a warm, enveloping, skin-like quality.
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Wipe the microwave with a cloth to easily remove grime and leave a fresh lemon scent.
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Look for notes of incense, spice, citrus, maple, honey, and leather on the palate.
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Safety Even though the act of burning incense is relatively worry-free, safety should not be overlooked when burning anything.
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Those compounds are naturally present in sweat or urine, and some pheromone perfumes also blend in essential oils to round out the scent.
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Some pheromone perfumes also contain essential oils to round out the scent profile.
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The Best of Beauty-winning fragrance takes the skin-like scent and turns up the volume, amplifying its blend of bergamot, white musk, and amber for a warmer take.
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Whole-home systems avoid that pattern by sending the same fragrance through every vent at the same intensity, which keeps the experience consistent from room to room and turns scent into background rather than another household chore.
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Fertilizers, weed killers and pesticides sit right where your dog sniffs and walks.
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Because dogs stay low and sniff constantly, fertilizers, weed killers and insecticides reach them easily.
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Whereas the sights and sounds of South End lean toward bar crowds and joggers traversing the Rail Trail, SouthPark is more about catching a whiff of Le Labo and seeing couples settle in at a corner table with glasses of Cabernet and small plates.
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Yates had a 32% whiff rate on his splitter through June 8, and since then it’s been 42%.
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Baking soda neutralizes odors instead of masking them, binding with the compounds that actually cause smells rather than covering them up.
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Outside the Lineage warehouse Thursday morning, the smell of heavy smoke was already being replaced with that of spoiling food and filthy water.
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The air district is still encouraging residents to report odors to its online complaint system or by calling (800) 288-7664.
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Human remains were found in the chimney of a public school in Queens, New York, on Tuesday morning while officials were investigating a foul odor, according to police.
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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