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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
But in the dry-down, vanilla beans, sandalwood, amber, and musk create a skin-like intimacy that is absolutely addictive.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 June 2025
Its decadent fragrance—a blend of thyme, pine, musk, and amber—is gorgeous enough to give your hair perfume some PTO, any day of the week.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 May 2025
Rock River Melody is on the warmer side of the green spectrum, and uses patchouli and cedar to blanket the wearer along with musk and amber.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
According to Brooks, the technology showed that longer-lasting scents were often associated with sensuality, including musks and gourmands.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 June 2025
Its decadent fragrance—a blend of thyme, pine, musk, and amber—is gorgeous enough to give your hair perfume some PTO, any day of the week.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 May 2025
Rock River Melody is on the warmer side of the green spectrum, and uses patchouli and cedar to blanket the wearer along with musk and amber.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 3 July 2025
According to Brooks, the technology showed that longer-lasting scents were often associated with sensuality, including musks and gourmands.
—Emily Burns, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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The smell will fade overtime as the blinds begin to dry, but diluting vinegar with water helps minimize the potency of the scent.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Consider matching the soap's color (and the scent) to the jar's jam flavor.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Gavin said there was no sign of an electrical fire, an appliance fire or candles or incense inside the room.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
22 July 2025
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But along with those positives came negatives—roommates who loved incense and cigarettes, dorms in old buildings that emitted dust nonstop, poor ventilation through windows that barely opened.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 July 2025
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After the shower, there’s a deluge of lip treatments, moisturizers, body oils and perfumes to finish.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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Leff said that with airflow and filtration, smells, sprays or perfumes can be spread throughout the cabin.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
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Outside of clothing, there are also good deals on beauty, including this mini set of woody and fresh fragrances, which are ideal for throwing into your purse or makeup bag.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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In parallel, the house—which also has a strong presence in the Asian beauty market—is about to launch a fragrance collaboration with Lalique, further strengthening its links with Paris.—
Kate Matthams,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Louie the cat, left, checks out the concrete slab, and JoJo, right, performs a concrete sniff test.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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Loewe Tomato Leaves Candle: First sniffs revealed a truly lovely grassy, vegetal scent.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 June 2025
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As of July 8, the lefty hadn’t allowed an earned run in his last 22 appearances and had a 32.2 percent whiff rate on the season.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The 35-year-old is still generating a strong 36.5 percent whiff rate with his signature changeup and is averaging 94.5 mph with his fastball.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
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On the other side of the pass, the smell of sulphur rises in white mist.—
Rebecca Chace
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Rubber mulch may leach toxic chemicals into the soil and make your yard smell like hot tires.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Visible buildup, foul odors, or diminished performance are signs that the bidet seat or attachment needs to be cleaned.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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But one apartment on the first floor has a bad odor that emanates from it.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
12 July 2025
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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