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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
Initio’s cult-favorite musk offers comfort, elegance, and an effortlessly clean vibe.
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Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
This lightweight body spray offers an approachable way to try matcha with notes of cardamom and bergamot that open the scent, followed by matcha and rose, and musk and white amber at the base.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The fragrance, which boasts top notes of creamy aldehyde, cedar wood, musk and amber, was developed with French perfumer Pierre Negrin using 95.1percent upcycled ingredients.
—Patty Huntington, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The crisp mix of citrus, white florals, and musk is undeniably romantic, but not super girly or feminine.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
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Essence, 30 Jan. 2026
This lightweight body spray offers an approachable way to try matcha with notes of cardamom and bergamot that open the scent, followed by matcha and rose, and musk and white amber at the base.
—Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The fragrance, which boasts top notes of creamy aldehyde, cedar wood, musk and amber, was developed with French perfumer Pierre Negrin using 95.1percent upcycled ingredients.
—Patty Huntington, Footwear News, 26 Jan. 2026
The crisp mix of citrus, white florals, and musk is undeniably romantic, but not super girly or feminine.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
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The likes of Interview editor-in-chief Mel Ottenberg and German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans have been spotted perusing the fair’s textiles, tableware, lighting, scents, ceramics, and furniture from independent designers, architects, heritage brands, family-run companies, and galleries.—
Katherine McGrath,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
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Of course, military operations often have to be kept under wraps to protect combatants and keep enemies off the scent.—
Parmy Olson,
Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2026
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This is like a lemony incense stick burning in a bright, airy room with wide-open windows—citrusy, smoky, and so uplifting.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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In the mix, there’s moody incense too.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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When star jasmine blooms in late spring and early summer, a profusion of white, starlike flowers on its evergreen foliage perfumes the entire garden.—
Zoe Gowen,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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These giant, South American perennials take on a tree shape and are festooned in long, hanging, trumpet-shape blooms that release a wonderful perfume in late afternoon.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Fast-absorbing with a breezy, gel-like texture, the oil- and fragrance-free formula suits all skin types, including those with dry, acne-prone, and sensitive complexions.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
11 Mar. 2026
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Most guys can get by without an aftershave, no shortage of which are fragrance conduits masquerading as moisturizers.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
11 Mar. 2026
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So giving your flour a sniff is a good way to test its quality—and if in doubt, toss it out!—
Amy Sherman,
Martha Stewart,
4 Mar. 2026
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Just a steely look into the striker’s eyes and a sniff to smell his intentions.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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But they are also greeted with a whiff of tension from Capt.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2026
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Those sailors’ stories remind us that the whiff of apocalypse reaches well beyond Naples.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The front door was charred black and the smell of smoke and soot lingered in the entryway.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy the smell of this soup cooking from the beginning, as the onions and garlic create a savory aroma.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Rinse the sink after every use to get rid of food debris that can cause odors, get rid of soap scum, and reduce staining.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Periodically clean garbage cans with ammonia to reduce residual odor.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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