as in scent
a strong-smelling substance used in perfume
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Recent Examples of musk
The Aire Sutileza Elixir is floral, fresh and earthy, featuring notes of pear, lemon, jasmine sambac, vetiver, sandalwood and musk.
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Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Soon after, soft white florals bloom against a backdrop of musk, creating a clean, satin-like sensation on the skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
The snake rattled angrily, thrashed wildly, and sprayed considerable rattlesnake musk or scent.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
An acrid musk of unfiltered Camels clung to everything.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Soon after, soft white florals bloom against a backdrop of musk, creating a clean, satin-like sensation on the skin.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2026
The snake rattled angrily, thrashed wildly, and sprayed considerable rattlesnake musk or scent.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
An acrid musk of unfiltered Camels clung to everything.
—Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for musk
Noun
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Along with keeping things sanitary, regularly washing the soft goods in your bathroom can also keep the laundry scent in the air fresh and inviting.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
31 May 2026
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The light, the sound, the scent, the food, the energy in the room.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The incense sticks are easy to use.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Inspired by Victoria and David Beckham’s trip to Italy in the early days of dating, the sultry scent melds notes of sea breeze, incense, amber, and vetiver with patchouli and musk.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Thanks to its longstanding relationships, the hotel can arrange for an array of unique experiences in the city and throughout Tuscany, covering topics from food and wine to fashion, art, history, and perfume.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The 2025 Best of Beauty Award winner has a blend of vanilla cream, cashmere, and sandalwood that would be right at home in a perfume bottle (and is, in fact, available in a hair and body mist format, as well as a body wash, lotion, and deodorant).—
Eden Stuart,
Allure,
29 May 2026
Noun
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The bespoke fragrance infuses all of the satisfying bath products.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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This fragrance family is defined by cool, watery vibes and inspired by innovations in scent technology, explains Jessica Murphy, a fragrance historian.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Court records show that, during a police K-9 sniff of the vehicle, the dog reportedly alerted to the presence of narcotics.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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Here's what to look—and sniff—for.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Nicole Calvin has been visiting the University of Michigan campus annually over the past 16 years to catch a peek — and a whiff — of the school's sizable peony collection.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Wrobleski, who typically relies on pitching to contact, recorded an impressive 54% whiff rate on that pitch.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Noun
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In Maine, several voters said that the oysterman plucked from obscurity didn’t pass the smell test.—
Caroline McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
4 June 2026
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There’s some evidence that suggests that the smell of peppermint oil, cedarwood oil, citronella oil, rosemary oil and other essential oils can repel ticks.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Chlorine gas is poisonous and classified as a pulmonary irritant that has a distinct odor.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Many designs are also made with micro-ban treatment to prevent odors.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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“Musk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/musk. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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