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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
The smell of the foyer; the strangely elegant end table propping open the fourth-floor fire door; the weed musk of the stairwell; the bass thumping from neighboring apartments.
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Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the calming and delectable signature scent, Midnight Amber, is a blend of amber, musk, bergamot and a touch of citrus.
—Akili King, Essence, 19 Aug. 2025
The base of oud, vanilla, musk and ambergris gives it a rich, texture that lingers on the skin.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The range is fragranced with top notes of citrus, green tea and bergamot, mid notes of jasmine and rose, and deeper notes of musk, cedarwood and oakmoss.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Michael Robbins, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Meanwhile, the calming and delectable signature scent, Midnight Amber, is a blend of amber, musk, bergamot and a touch of citrus.
—Akili King, Essence, 19 Aug. 2025
The base of oud, vanilla, musk and ambergris gives it a rich, texture that lingers on the skin.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The range is fragranced with top notes of citrus, green tea and bergamot, mid notes of jasmine and rose, and deeper notes of musk, cedarwood and oakmoss.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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The executive also highlighted the launch of a new Borsalino fragrance called White Iris complementing the Black Iris scent introduced last February.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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This set of six includes scents like lavender, menthol and eucalyptus, vanilla and orange, grapefruit, watermelon, and peppermint, each made with natural essential oils.—
L. Daniela Alvarez,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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By the time Melanie Fiona hit the stage at Tower Grove Park, the air was thick with incense, barbecue smoke, and the sound of Black folks exhaling.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
30 Sep. 2025
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During the ritual, a trio of local men played Balinese instruments as incense floated through the air.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Later, Swift cements her love with a reference to Taylor's perfume, White Diamonds.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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The business focuses on natural beekeeping practices and manufactures products made with beeswax and honey such as lip balm, beard oil, candles, solid perfume, lotions, paw balm for dogs and cotton candy as well as a wide variety of raw honey.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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While prolonged exposure to Castile soap (think jobs that require your hands to be submerged in Castile soap formulas for an extended period of time) can cause skin irritation and dryness, the gentle, fragrance-free formula typically doesn’t cause irritation when used properly.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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From universally flattering makeup picks and designer fragrances to skincare staples, multi-use hair tools and indulgent self-care treats, these crowd-pleasing gifts are a great choice for any beauty lover.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Then came the sniff test: nine expert panelists rated each slurry on 12 traits, from color to aroma to flavor.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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The man then places the blanket in the baby's bassinet and leaves another one on Jax's bed, even letting the animal sniff Hogan's labor gown.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Finally, the agreement carries a strong whiff of colonialism that is anathema to many Palestinians.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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Brazoban doesn’t generate a lot of whiffs.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Every Thursday, there is a melting pot of smells wafting to and fro from downtown Nashville as food trucks line Deaderick Street to feed hungry Nashvillians.—
Craig Shoup,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Oct. 2025
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That's why deep cleaning your fridge once a month is in your best interest to reduce funky smells and keep the area sanitized.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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Outdoor air quality — emissions, fumes and odors — was the top concern cited by nearly two-thirds of respondents.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Thoroughly inspect all home goods by checking for visible damage, odors, missing pieces, and signs of pests.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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