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a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
The crisp mix of citrus, white florals, and musk is undeniably romantic, but not super girly or feminine.
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Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
Kayali marked the end of 2025 with the release of Freedom Musk Matcha 45, a frothy and enveloping blend of matcha, oat milk, and sweet musk.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The beautiful smell of Marriott’s signature scent is both inspiring and mysterious, blended with top notes of cassis, sparkling Fuji apple, grapefruit, cyclamen, paired with the subtle notes of pink jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, mountain sage, white cedar, and pale musk.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Desert Willow Candle The Desert Willow Tumbler Candle has notes of lemon leaf and musk combined with sweet saffron for a soft, earthy scent.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 22 Jan. 2026
Kayali marked the end of 2025 with the release of Freedom Musk Matcha 45, a frothy and enveloping blend of matcha, oat milk, and sweet musk.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
The beautiful smell of Marriott’s signature scent is both inspiring and mysterious, blended with top notes of cassis, sparkling Fuji apple, grapefruit, cyclamen, paired with the subtle notes of pink jasmine, rose, lily of the valley, mountain sage, white cedar, and pale musk.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
Desert Willow Candle The Desert Willow Tumbler Candle has notes of lemon leaf and musk combined with sweet saffron for a soft, earthy scent.
—Gillian Telling, PEOPLE, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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The Signature Treatment, a 65-minute Nevisian Massage, pays homage to local spices and herbs, blending them with exotic scents of West Indies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Bottega Veneta’s perfume holder makes sure your travel-sized scent never ever rolls around at the bottom of your bag, evading your grip hand again.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Another lighted incense sticks and stuck them in the snow.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Mxd Magic, which sells herbs, incense, crystals and other holistic wellness products, will permanently shutter its storefront in East Charlotte, though its last day in business is unclear, according to a recent Instagram post.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Because of its lower perfume concentration, body mists work beautifully as light, everyday scents, for fragrance layering, or even quick hair touch-ups, per Nordstrom beauty director Autumne West.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Wine exports fell by 39 percent; perfumes and cosmetics by 25 percent, and leather goods by 15 percent, according to the data published by the External Trade Statistics and Analyses Division.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Estée Lauder is suing Walmart in federal court alleging that the retailer sold counterfeit versions of the cosmetic company's fragrance and skin care products in its online store.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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The selection features body washes and creams, hand soaps and sanitizers, fine fragrance mists, lip glosses, candles, and decorative accessories.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Soft, subtle, and sophisticated, Gentle Fluidity Gold is a fragrance that invites a closer sniff.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
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Is there any sniff of signings this window?—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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The olfactory nerve is so tied to the brain’s limbic system, including the amygdala and hippocampus, that the merest whiff can trigger a powerful rush of memories.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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And without a whiff of complacency.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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The smell of methanol racing fuel and the buzz of anticipation filled Lucas Oil Stadium as a procession of monster trucks rumbled into position for Monster Jam’s two-show weekend on January 31 and February 1.—
Travis LaCoss,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Great for pet smells and musty spots.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sprouted garlic is generally safe to eat if the clove is free of mold or odor.—
Caitlin Beale,
Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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Leave the door open and the odor should dissipate quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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