as in scent
a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
The Pre Wash Scalp Oil is also infused with amber, cashmere musk, lemon and mandarin leaving a subtle fragrance that’s equal parts cozy and sparkling.
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Woody and floral with a base of tranquility-inducing musks, the perfume induces a fresh-off-vacation feeling of calm.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
Resinous notes of amber and musk dry down to a fragrance reminiscent of a creamy powder, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Now, the Cali girl has a new scent, Golden Hour, which pays homage to her west coast roots with notes of amber, white musk and santal.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 26 Mar. 2025
Woody and floral with a base of tranquility-inducing musks, the perfume induces a fresh-off-vacation feeling of calm.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 25 Mar. 2025
Resinous notes of amber and musk dry down to a fragrance reminiscent of a creamy powder, evoking a sense of nostalgia.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
Now, the Cali girl has a new scent, Golden Hour, which pays homage to her west coast roots with notes of amber, white musk and santal.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
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Both scents are available in body sprays and aluminum-free deodorant sticks, joining AXE’s existing lineup of fan favorites like Blue Lavender and Black Vanilla.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Poor indoor air practices during this period, like using candles or incense, can worsen already unhealthy conditions indoors.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who is running the Vatican until a new pope is elected, led the procession to the altar, with clouds of incense and the choir chanting the Litany of Saints hymn.—
Colleen Barry and Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Olivier Polge, Chanel’s in-house perfumer-creator, likened music and perfume.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Fundamental Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon, $25 at Total Wines Finding a California cabernet that preserves the variety’s classic tension, perfume and peppery freshness at an accessible price is rare.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Knowles-Carter’s fragrance Cé Lumière will be sold at select Ulta Beauty stores and on the cosmetic retailer’s official website, marking its first availability beyond Knowles-Carter’s official website.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
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So, does this Instagrammer's post pass the sniff test?—
Beth Ann Mayer,
Parents,
9 Apr. 2025
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None of the others ever got a sniff from the Tigers, either.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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His whiff rate was down to 25.6 percent entering Saturday’s game.—
Chris Kirschner,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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There’s still a frequent unsavory whiff of exploitation and voyeurism to kidnapping films.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
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British animal charity International Cat Care explains that the best way to introduce felines is following a five step method which starts with scent swapping, allowing each cat to familiarize with the other feline's smell before a face to face meeting.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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But neither directly addressed a link between GLP-1 drugs and an altered sense of smell.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Apr. 2025
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The shells are transported to a storage site in East Haven, a defunct quarry that’s high, dry and far enough from homes to avoid any odor issues.—
Jillian Freyer,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The 30-question survey touched on housing, displacement, post-flood problems like mold and musty odors, job loss, access to health care, the condition of drinking water wells, septic systems and mental health.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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