as in scent
a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
The top notes here are laurel leaf, basil, ice and wild mint, but below that is a menagerie of musk, moss, and florals.
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Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
More light than overpowering, with delicate notes of rose, peony, sparkling lychee, warm woods, and a hint of pink musk, this is everything sweet, soft, and fresh.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Animal excretions such as deer musk; castoreum, from beavers; and civet, from the perineal glands of a mammal of the same name, are no longer considered humane.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
The light and fruity fragrance rests on base notes of ambergris, musk, and cedarwood.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
More light than overpowering, with delicate notes of rose, peony, sparkling lychee, warm woods, and a hint of pink musk, this is everything sweet, soft, and fresh.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024
Animal excretions such as deer musk; castoreum, from beavers; and civet, from the perineal glands of a mammal of the same name, are no longer considered humane.
—Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
The light and fruity fragrance rests on base notes of ambergris, musk, and cedarwood.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
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Montgomery and Krieps wore separate scents for Jack, Jill and Elizabeth, to provide a sensory trigger to switch between performances.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Beckham’s display at Château de Bagatelle near Paris was filled with references to her latest scent, which is rooted in a location and moment in time — in this case, a date night with husband David Beckham in a rice field in Java, Indonesia.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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For the first time, POJ Studio will host a pop-up in L.A. where guests can shop items like Hinoki leaf incense, Indigo River noren and Shigaraki dinnerware.Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Sharp and woodsy cypress sits atop juniper and clove, grounded by incense and patchouli.Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024
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In particular, the company has beefed up its lifestyle category with unexpected objects, such as a 120-euro sculptural metallic box with scented spheres to hang in closets or cars and 48-euro ceramic pencils to dip into concentrated perfume to make desks and corporate environments more enjoyable.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Known for its healing properties, it has been used for centuries in remedies and for beauty rituals, for scenting the home and in perfumes.Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Forbes Valuation Sean Combs was once on the path to becoming a billionaire thanks to his extensive music career, business ventures that included the Sean John fashion and fragrance lines and founding the Revolt TV network and since unrealized plans to become a cannabis mogul.Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The fragrance references Art Deco, which was an obsession of Robert Ricci, the son of Nina Ricci.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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The researchers asked 229 adults in China to wear this device and smell different odor mixtures: two odors presented in quick succession within a single sniff.Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
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One sniff and those two started playing and chasing each other instantaneously.Staff Author, Peoplemag, 18 Sep. 2024
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The smoke is still present, but whiffs of spice, tropical fruit, and a rich maple character intermingle in every sip.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2024
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Their best player Judge is a bust with six strikeouts, including two whiffs Saturday with runners on base.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024
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Don’t worry, synthetics smell like deer and work fine.Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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At present, senses of smell and touch—such as through a handshake—cannot be replicated in a virtual environment.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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These include their nocturnal lifestyle and their strong odor. Smart and friendly, the world’s largest rodent (weighing more than 100 pounds) is social and gentle.Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
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Scents lingered or came out at the wrong times or not at all, and different parts of theaters got hit with waves of odor at different times.James Grebey, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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