as in scent
a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
Chanel’s in-house perfumer Olivier Polge created Splendide, described as a floral fruity fragrance, with a mix of raspberry accord, faces of crisp fruit, rose, violet and rose geranium accompanied by powdery iris and cedar-white musk accord.
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Aromas of pear jelly, green apples and a hint of musk oil.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The best musk fragrances have been taking over our editors’ fragrance rotations for their hazy, warm profiles that detours from the usual light, airy fragrances that take over the spring season.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Mar. 2025
This all-purpose detergent is decadently (but not overwhelmingly) scented with notes of lily of the valley, musk, and sandalwood for a bright, crisp scent, skillfully targeting dirt stains and grime every wash.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
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Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
Aromas of pear jelly, green apples and a hint of musk oil.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The best musk fragrances have been taking over our editors’ fragrance rotations for their hazy, warm profiles that detours from the usual light, airy fragrances that take over the spring season.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 23 Mar. 2025
This all-purpose detergent is decadently (but not overwhelmingly) scented with notes of lily of the valley, musk, and sandalwood for a bright, crisp scent, skillfully targeting dirt stains and grime every wash.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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There’s a fragrance-free option, which dries down to have zero scent on the skin.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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The formula is also conditioning, thanks to shea butter, non-sticky, and has a delicious sweet scent.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 May 2025
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Light candles, incense, or sage to cleanse the energy and create a sacred environment. Choose Your Cannabis: Different cannabis strains offer unique effects, so choose one that aligns with your intention.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
12 May 2025
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Peer through the windows at 4303 Jefferson St., and there’s a shop full of inventory: bags of incense, futons, dream-catchers, candles, handmade jewelry.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2025
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The perfume dries down to an array of pink pepper, bergamont, and soft rose.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
20 May 2025
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Sinclair says the rum note in it came about after plenty of experimentation—and alludes to the debauchery of a long night after-hours—while the cherry that forms the heart of the perfume (derived from pure cherry extract) is another gourmand note with sultry connotations.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
16 May 2025
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In 2022, a federal law required the FDA to develop guidelines for disclosing fragrance allergens in certain SPF products by July 2024, the report stated.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Related Articles In addition, the company has inked a worldwide fragrance license with Desire Fragrances, a subsidiary of Fragrantica, with new scents potentially landing late this year.—
Holly Haber,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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If the split area doesn't show signs of spoilage, give the banana a sniff.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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Of facing Bodo/Glimt, Europe’s leading giant-killers, barely giving them a sniff over two legs and winning 5-1 on aggregate to reach the final.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Cease got 21 misses on 32 swings against the slider, a 65.6% whiff rate that was his highest since a game in June 2023.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2025
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His whiff rate has also jumped from 23.4 percent last season to 36.1 percent this season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Dusty smell: An unpleasant, dusty smell coming from air vents is the result of dirty air filters that need to be changed.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 May 2025
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The smell of hydrogen sulfide and sewage fills the air, making everyone’s nose crinkle ...—
Audrey Fahlberg,
National Review,
15 May 2025
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The experts quote an Emory University study that used MRI scans to analyze canine brains' activity when exposed to familiar and unfamiliar odors.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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In 2013, the average Yelp review was 1.1, with guests complaining of bad odors, rundown rooms and hostile staff.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2025
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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