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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
While both perfumes share orange blossom and musk notes in common, Billie also features a creamy, enveloping base of coconut milk, sandalwood, and vanilla.
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Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 21 July 2025
Start at the bar and get a seasonal fruit cocktail or mocktail with Japanese musk melon, Thai golden mango or Malaysian passionfruit for a refreshing welcome.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The hair perfume, too, had a musk note, but also hints of rose, clove, and nutmeg, and, more unusually, watercress and galangal, a ginger-like root.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
Ripe cantaloupe or other musk melon can stand in for the watermelon, but will be slightly more sweet.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
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Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 21 July 2025
Start at the bar and get a seasonal fruit cocktail or mocktail with Japanese musk melon, Thai golden mango or Malaysian passionfruit for a refreshing welcome.
—Andy Wang, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The hair perfume, too, had a musk note, but also hints of rose, clove, and nutmeg, and, more unusually, watercress and galangal, a ginger-like root.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 10 July 2025
Ripe cantaloupe or other musk melon can stand in for the watermelon, but will be slightly more sweet.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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Every element, from name to scent, evoked longing, mystery and love.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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For a playful yet sweet date night scent, Ledda’s 16 Scenic Rose is a lovely choice.—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The vibe is elevated by the ever-burning incense inside the store.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Inspired by Victoria and David Beckham’s trip to Italy in the early days of dating, the sultry scent melds notes of sea breeze, incense, amber, and vetiver with patchouli and musk.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
28 June 2025
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In addition to glyphosate, testing found some coffees also contained small amounts of phthalates, a plasticizer found in consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume and children’s toys.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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Selena Gomez is the only woman who could use her manicure to help sell perfume.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
9 Aug. 2025
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The brand's reach aims to strengthen its connection with Generation Z consumers after being named the No. 1 fragrance brand for American teens and the third overall most-shopped at beauty stores by teens in the Piper Sandler Taking Stock with Teens Spring 2025 Survey.—
Greta Cross,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Detergents can be harsh for babies and people with sensitive skin and allergies, causing itchiness, rash, and maybe even sneezing or watery eyes from their strong fragrances.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Aug. 2025
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One sniff of the stuff created visions of Zen-X aesthetics dancing through my head to the tune of the Pure Moods compilation CD.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
1 Aug. 2025
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During a previous police stop, McLaurin and the same passenger who was in the car with him Thursday were charged with possession of marijuana, leading the officer to call for a free-air sniff with a K-9 unit on Thursday.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Finnegan ranks in only the 24th percentile in whiff rate and comes to Detroit averaging 7.4 K/9.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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The slider has generated a 23.4 whiff percentage, per Baseball Savant.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Complaints from parents about the smell from the construction first came at the Meet the Teacher event, and a preliminary air quality test was conducted on Aug. 1, which showed elevated levels of compounds in the air that could potentially be harmful.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The smells that inspire the fragrance mastermind at Hermès By Linda Wells Photo-Illustration: Chop Choppish Shop Read On Machine-Head Slumber Party New cutting-edge earbuds block noise and lull you to sleep.—
Jeanne Malle,
Air Mail,
7 Aug. 2025
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If your clothes have a mildewy, musty smell, then vinegar can save the day by banishing these unwanted odors.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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Avoid artificial room sprays that mask odors without truly eradicating their source. 12.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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