as in scent
a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
Expect unspoiled tundra sprinkled with musk oxen and reindeer on this roughly ten-day trek.
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024
The refreshing perfume, with 25% perfume concentration, contains some 187 ingredients, including ginger, sparkling lime and classic French lavender, with a warm base of musk, amber and leather.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Merit Beauty founder Katherine Power tapped French perfumer Fanny Bal to create the scent that features notes of pear, jasmine, vanilla, and musk.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 29 Nov. 2024
Daisy’s energizing elixir delivers fruity top notes of violets and wild strawberries, accented by a floral notes of white violet and jasmine, then rounded out by a musk and vanilla base.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 21 Nov. 2024
The refreshing perfume, with 25% perfume concentration, contains some 187 ingredients, including ginger, sparkling lime and classic French lavender, with a warm base of musk, amber and leather.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Merit Beauty founder Katherine Power tapped French perfumer Fanny Bal to create the scent that features notes of pear, jasmine, vanilla, and musk.
—Robyn Merrett, StyleCaster, 29 Nov. 2024
Daisy’s energizing elixir delivers fruity top notes of violets and wild strawberries, accented by a floral notes of white violet and jasmine, then rounded out by a musk and vanilla base.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
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Recent studies seem to substantiate these traditional benefits; consuming rosemary or breathing in its scent have been shown to improve memory and other cognitive functions.Nina Foster, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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McGowan is hidden among other travelers on the platform, and Bonnie can be seen looking into the face of each one eagerly, her ears perked up and her tail starting to wag as McGowan gets closer, the dog possibly picking up on her scent.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The company wants to engineer indoor plants to produce unique scents—a biological alternative to candles or incense sticks.Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 9 Dec. 2024
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Believer or not, there is no denying the palpable spiritual energy that pervades the Kumbh: Offerings of flowers and incense sticks drift across the water; the days are filled with chants and drumming; and smoke from earthen lamps curls through the air.Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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This duo of body buffers contains a light blend of exotic perfumes and natural essences infused in a hypo-allergenic sponge to cleanse, exfoliate, and moisturize the skin.Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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Categories covered are the core lines that travelers expect in duty-free: perfume and cosmetics, sunglasses, tobacco, liquor, and chocolate.Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Testers considered performance across four primary categories: efficacy, texture and experience, fragrance, and packaging.Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
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Adding to the ritual is its compelling fragrance of jujube and lotus flower, and the elegant packaging is made of cardboard and contains no plastic.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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One by one the fragrance inside each of the six Bottega Veneta bottles was misted onto blotter strips for a first sniff.Paige Stables, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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Treat stains and odors While your mattress is bare, give it a good look over—and a sniff too.Heather Cruickshank, SELF, 23 Nov. 2024
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One way to do this is by stocking up on candles, body care products, and hand soaps that give you and your guests a whiff of classic wintertime scents.Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
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Following this whiff, the Mets need to find an additional pitcher or two to slot into the starting rotation.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Better Homes & Gardens Noble Fir and Pine-Scented 3-Wick Ceramic Tree Dish Candle $11 at Walmart I’ve yet to meet someone who doesn’t love the smell of Christmas trees, so this noble fir and pine-scented candle is sure to be a hit.Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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The smell of smoke filled the air even indoors, and those sheltering stayed awake through most of the night.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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According to an article by Pet MD, reviewed by Dr. Jennifer Coates, dogs' noses also have the extraordinary skill to smell the passage of times, by detecting the tiny reductions in odor molecules that occur over short periods of time.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Although overall complaints have decreased, Boyles insists that its not because foul odors are no longer an issue.Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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