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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
Noun
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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
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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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With an elite whiff rate (see stat to note) and miniscule platoon splits — a .541 OPS against righties in 2024 and a .456 against lefties — Adam is more than capable of either role.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2025
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Tigers relievers had only a 25.9 percent whiff rate last season (21st in the league) and ranked 24th with a 21.8 percent strikeout rate.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
9 Jan. 2025
Noun
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We were enveloped by the smell of smoke, but everything else felt normal.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The stinging in my eyeballs from sweat and sunscreen mixes with the unmistakable smell of rotting flesh.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Reviewers love that the fabric is breathable and quick-drying and doesn’t hold on to odors after washing—something not all workout tops can claim.—
Dana Leigh Smith,
Glamour,
16 Jan. 2025
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Thailand’s vibrant capital offers a sensory overload of bright colors, pungent odors, eye-popping structures and streets teeming with cars, tuk-tuks and food vendors.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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