as in scent
a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
This feat was achieved by contrasting lavender sourced from France with notes of orange blossom and musk accord to reveal a perfume for those who prefer the unexpected.
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Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Plus, its signature Melrose Place scent—a velvety blend of rose, bergamot, lychee, and white musk—makes every wash feel indulgent.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
The notes are soft and inviting, with a delicate mix of creamy musks, a touch of subtle sweetness and a hint of warm, velvety woods.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The black, 13-ounce coffee mug features a cabin scene design and is filled with the scent of vanilla, jasmine, and musk.
—Amber Guetebier, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Plus, its signature Melrose Place scent—a velvety blend of rose, bergamot, lychee, and white musk—makes every wash feel indulgent.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 3 Jan. 2025
The notes are soft and inviting, with a delicate mix of creamy musks, a touch of subtle sweetness and a hint of warm, velvety woods.
—Venus Wong, refinery29.com, 20 Dec. 2024
The black, 13-ounce coffee mug features a cabin scene design and is filled with the scent of vanilla, jasmine, and musk.
—Amber Guetebier, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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Eyewitnesses recalled the scent of burning, with guests’ screams filling the upper floors of the hotel.—
Alex Stambaugh,
CNN,
21 Jan. 2025
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The smell of smoke briefly overwhelmed the scent of Carlene Sutherland’s cherry pie and Sharon Tanner’s vanilla ice cream with chocolate syrup.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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Studio owner Tess Cao opened the door to a private entrance, and I was greeted by by macrame wall art and the tangy smell of incense.—
Teaghan Skulszki,
Outside Online,
27 Jan. 2025
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Archaeologists discovered depictions of an incense shovel, a menorah and a lulav, a date tree frond used to celebrate Sukkot, carved on the lamp.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
29 Dec. 2024
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There are Chanel lipsticks and full-size bottles of Ex Nihilo perfumes in the compartment beneath the touch screen.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
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The essential oil’s diffusion is extremely powerful, a quality that many consumers are now seeking in perfume, a consequence of TikTok’s #beastmode fragrance trend.—
Sable Yong,
Allure,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Dior is renowned for its cutting-edge skin care products and inspiring fragrances.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
21 Jan. 2025
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Like prior Cacharel fragrances, such as Anaïs Anaïs from 1978, Ella Ella has a repeating name.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Eighteen of his 54 shots have been high-danger sniffs below the dots.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Anxious dogs that like to obsessively lick, dig or sniff might also like pad toys.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
13 Dec. 2024
Noun
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JaMychal Green and Saric were whiffs the next two offseasons.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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His pugnacious media brands tend to resist any whiff of weakness or wrongdoing.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, the smell of those baked goods draws Vance (Rocky Carroll, who also directed this week’s episode) to Kasie’s (Diona Reasonover) lab, where the contents of Eleni’s kitchen have been sent for analysis.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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Now there are many nights when the smell of chicken manure keeps Huntley and his wife from their porch.—
Ames Alexander,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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To help remove odors, sprinkle the leather and under the cushions with baking soda.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
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Employing the right products and addressing them immediately is the key to keeping stains (and their subsequent odors) at bay.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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