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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
Almond, mimosa, and musk are the calming scents that make up this candle’s fragrance.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
West says that fragrances with deeper notes like musk, tobacco, and cardamom, create a lasting impression as the fragrance dries down throughout the day.
—Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Initio’s cult-favorite musk offers comfort, elegance, and an effortlessly clean vibe.
—Essence, 30 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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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Feb. 2026
West says that fragrances with deeper notes like musk, tobacco, and cardamom, create a lasting impression as the fragrance dries down throughout the day.
—Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Initio’s cult-favorite musk offers comfort, elegance, and an effortlessly clean vibe.
—Essence, 30 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
Noun
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Strong-smelling companion plants mask the scent of crops so pests cannot find them.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
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Throw out those old sponges and try out a new scent (like a fresh lemon or floral) to make your home smell brand new.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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The scent of orange blossoms mixes with heady incense.—
Alexis Marshall,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2026
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The former leaves a nuanced, musky, and white floral scent that’s similar to incense.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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If perfumes that smell like beachy days, warm sun, and vanilla ice cream are up your alley, Sunlit Vanilla Eau de Parfum is available at Sephora for $30.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 Apr. 2026
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The sweet story Chocolate perfumes the air around Calle Fortaleza and Calle San José in Old San Juan as Blessie Casul prepares mocha coffee after mocha coffee out of her popular chocolaterie, Ferangi Chocolat.—
Sandra Guzman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Now, the retailer's area has better signage and is situated with the rest of the beauty products and fragrances, leading sales to jump 40% between 2023 and 2024 at NEX Oceana.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,Ryan Baker,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The syringa is nicknamed mock orange because the sweet fragrance of its white flowers are similar to the scent of orange blossoms.—
Bruce Whiting,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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McInerney fans may take a few sniffs opening weekend, and Fox fans may hole up for a couple weeks of curious glances, but Bright Lights boxoffice prospects seem mighty dim.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
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In addition, Broomfield Police K-9 Rodo recently conducted an open-air sniff of the front and rear yards of the property, which yielded negative results.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Abreu and Caleb Durbin followed with a pair of two-out singles, but Vásquez ended the inning with a strikeout of Mayer on a changeup, one of just three punchouts in the game and one of his 14 whiffs.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Holmes induced 14 whiffs, mostly with his sharp slider.—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps others in the area have stumbled upon the mysterious flute man themselves, or can recall the smell of monomer from a nail salon at the Redlands Mall.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Just the check, the soft clatter of plates and that lingering smell of basil and coconut that follows you out the door.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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No harsh odors and acetone-free.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some deodorants rely on scents and perfumes to mask odor, while others are loaded with chemicals, such as aluminum to help block sweat and triclosan to kill odor causing bacteria.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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