as in scent
a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
Like a warm hug, the woody, powdery musk combines suede, sandalwood, patchouli, musk, tonka bean and amber.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Our favorite: this floral fruity musk, which sweetens violet with a raspberry note.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 29 May 2025
Oud is center-stage in this fragrance, complemented by warm musk, Australian sandalwood, jasmine, vetiver, and a touch of violet.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025
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Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 6 Apr. 2025
Like a warm hug, the woody, powdery musk combines suede, sandalwood, patchouli, musk, tonka bean and amber.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Our favorite: this floral fruity musk, which sweetens violet with a raspberry note.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 29 May 2025
Oud is center-stage in this fragrance, complemented by warm musk, Australian sandalwood, jasmine, vetiver, and a touch of violet.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
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They're known for having a sweet, warm and slightly spicy scent similar to cinnamon or nutmeg, and are commonly consumed in ground form as a spice added to recipes.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Botanical Name: Mentha Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade Soil Type: Moist, well-draining Soil pH: Neutral 08 of 11 Petunias These colorful annuals have an unusual scent that flies seem to hate.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 June 2025
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Avoid heavy exertion outdoors, using fans or swamp coolers that take air from outside, all wood-burning appliances and lighting candles and incense.—
COREY WILLIAMS,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2025
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The Scythians, ancient shamans of Central Asia, burned cannabis as a ceremonial incense.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
20 May 2025
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Consumers have moved past the department store counters and simple spritzes of perfume.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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Sol de Janeiro Hair & Body Perfume Mist The Sol de Janeiro perfume comes in eight permanent fragrances.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
11 June 2025
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Below, see some of the best face and body sunscreens, hair care, fragrances, hair tools and sun care products on sale for up to 50 percent off at Nordstrom, and shop the full beauty blowout here.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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Adult skincare often contains ingredients that may irritate young skin, like fragrances, exfoliating acids, and topical retinol, derms say.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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Some have also speculated the new design would not have passed the sniff test of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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His kennel mate, Matzo, tries to console him with sniffs as his lucky day has not come quite yet.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Prior to Saturday’s game, Perez entered with a 45.3% chase rate and a 26.6% whiff rate, per Baseball Savant.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Taking just a whiff from the bottle is transcending and soul-righting.—
Liesel Davis,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Beyond their novelty value, these additives can hide the taste and smell of condoms and lube, which some find off-putting.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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The variant has similar symptoms to other strains, including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, congestion or a runny nose, new loss of taste or smell, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, nausea or vomiting.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Stomach acid that rises into the mouth can leave a sour or metallic taste and distinct odor behind.2 4.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Schools in Martinique and Anguilla closed temporarily this spring in response to strong odors, with similar risks to coastal communities in the US as seaweed arrives, said Live Science.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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