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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
Ellis Brooklyn Miss Strawberry Perfume Mist is a juicy strawberry-meets-matcha scent grounded with notes of musk and hinoki wood.
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
An acrid musk of unfiltered Camels clung to everything.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Floral fragrances can still work during colder months as well—especially when balanced with musk, sandalwood, or amber.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Citrus, lemon, bergamot, green, rose, jasmine, musk, cedar wood, and amber make up this layered candle.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2026
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Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026
An acrid musk of unfiltered Camels clung to everything.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Floral fragrances can still work during colder months as well—especially when balanced with musk, sandalwood, or amber.
—Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 17 Mar. 2026
Citrus, lemon, bergamot, green, rose, jasmine, musk, cedar wood, and amber make up this layered candle.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
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Frying is an art, perhaps plied nowhere with such efficiency and aplomb as at this lively lunch counter, where the very air seems to crackle and the scent of pork incites the blood.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Their strong scent and low growth habit make onions suitable companion plants for many vegetables, herbs, and flowers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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Mosquito coils are essentially rolls of incense infused with citronella that slowly releases the scent to deter flying insects.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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Thirteenth-century maps, first-century incense burners, and new commissions from Yoko Ono and Wael Shawky are coming together in Venice in an exhibition presented by the Saudi Ministry of Culture at the Abbazia di San Gregorio.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Fennel, cumin, coriander and black pepper perfume sistani, another round flatbread with barley mixed into the wheat flour for a nutty taste and pliant crumb.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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It’s been two years since Bella Hadid launched Orebella, and this week, the model dropped a new range of body and hair perfume mists.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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According to Kristina Strunz, managing director, Southeast Asia & Oceania, fragrance is its strongest category, accounting for the majority of sales.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Add in the signature fragrance, a welcome cup of tea, and live music that plays throughout the day, and this has to be one of the most Chinese-style hotel lobbies in Beijing’s top echelon of hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Here's what to look—and sniff—for.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Of those four clubs, only the Canadiens have had a sniff of the playoffs the past five seasons, as their front offices trusted what had often been a painful process of trying to climb back up the standings.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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There weren’t a lot of whiffs, but Wacha executed on the corners.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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Just like the Phillies last Thursday, the Padres came out in swing mode against Webb, who threw 26 two-seamers and generated 17 swings on the pitch with just one whiff.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The clearest signs of using too much laundry detergent are residue on clothes, stiff or sticky fabric after a wash, excessive suds during the cycle and a musty smell coming from your machine.—
Ryan Brennan
May 14,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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All around there was the pleasant rotten smell of dead fish in open air.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Additionally, prevent any foul odors or mildew from forming by leaving the dishwasher door slightly open to allow for good ventilation.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 May 2026
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There are telltale signs that there's too much moisture in your house, from condensation to unpleasant odors.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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