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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
This lightweight body spray offers an approachable way to try matcha with notes of cardamom and bergamot that open the scent, followed by matcha and rose, and musk and white amber at the base.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The fragrance, which boasts top notes of creamy aldehyde, cedar wood, musk and amber, was developed with French perfumer Pierre Negrin using 95.1percent upcycled ingredients.
—Patty Huntington, Footwear News, 26 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
Nutmeg, golden musk, and sandalwood reign in its sweetness and give it an addictive warmth.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026
The fragrance, which boasts top notes of creamy aldehyde, cedar wood, musk and amber, was developed with French perfumer Pierre Negrin using 95.1percent upcycled ingredients.
—Patty Huntington, Footwear News, 26 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
Nutmeg, golden musk, and sandalwood reign in its sweetness and give it an addictive warmth.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
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One of the most challenging aspects of dealing with these beetles is that the feeding pests cause the affected plant to produce a volatile aromatic scent, which quickly attracts other beetles to the feast.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The scent of orange blossoms perfuming our neighborhoods.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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From being the most energetic veteran in the locker room to burning incense and candles in UT pitching coach Max Weiner’s office, Riojas is in a great place after losing 18 pounds due to an illness in the second half of last season.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Then comes a faint smokiness, courtesy of incense, and a warm, creamy almond drydown.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
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This roll-on perfume oil is almost identical to Bessette Kennedy’s beloved Abdul Kareem, in terms of both the oil format and the scent itself.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
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So, what perfume does Taylor Swift wear?—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Products that heat or continuously disperse fragrance (including traditional plug-in air fresheners) may be the worst offenders.—
Allison Hatfield,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026
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This rich-girl fragrance from a French brand is my current obsession that features elements of rosy peony and pink pepper cut with jammy strawberry and patchouli.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Just a steely look into the striker’s eyes and a sniff to smell his intentions.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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Upon first sniff, there’s a palpable jammy sweetness thanks to the strawberry note that’s entangled with fresh blooms like white lily and peony.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Mahle, who signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Giants this offseason, faced six batters, threw 27 pitches and induced four whiffs.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Dylan Volantis picked up a strikeout to close the fourth and up his whiff total to five on the afternoon.—
David Eckert,
Austin American Statesman,
22 Feb. 2026
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Bath time can also mess with a cat’s sense of smell.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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Just brine, warm vegetation, and the faintly mineral smell of volcanic rock baking in January sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Shake out smaller rugs, and for larger ones, use a carpet cleaner or sprinkle baking soda before vacuuming to absorb odors.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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According to Eason, bed bugs tend to dislike strong odors.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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