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a dark and musty basement
the musty prose of writers who use the same expressions over and over
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Though some mold growth pops out in plain sight, announcing itself through an unappealing array of new colorful splotches, there are myriad less obvious signs that mold spores are present, like musty smells, unfamiliar water stains, and even warped or disfigured materials, like wallpaper or wood.
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Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
Use them to eliminate musty smells from towels, or give bedding a boost of fresh scent.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Heat vents circulate air, preventing indoor air from becoming too musty or allergen-filled.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Left uncleaned, these spots can make the whole room smell musty.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 14 Jan. 2025
Use them to eliminate musty smells from towels, or give bedding a boost of fresh scent.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
Heat vents circulate air, preventing indoor air from becoming too musty or allergen-filled.
—Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Left uncleaned, these spots can make the whole room smell musty.
—Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Musty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/musty. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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musty
adjective
mustier; mustiest
1
a
: affected by dampness or mildew : moldy
b
: tasting or smelling of dampness and decay
2
a
: stale entry 1 sense 2, trite
musty proverbs
b
: outmoded, antiquated
musty traditions
mustiness
noun
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