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as in butter
excessive praise
count on the office manager to spread the incense whenever there's a visiting VIP from the head office
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as in to anger
to make angry
the insult so incensed him that he had to be restrained from hitting the guy
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Recent Examples of incense
Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
Although there may be a lingering smell from the wildfire, don’t burn candles or incense inside, which just creates more particle pollution.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The company is attempting to use eminent domain to clear its way, which incensed Lems.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
It’s mentioned in the Sanskrit epic narrative the Mahābhārata, the Bible, and in several Islamic Hadith, and it's burned as incense by Buddhist monks.
—Sable Yong, Allure, 17 Jan. 2025
Although there may be a lingering smell from the wildfire, don’t burn candles or incense inside, which just creates more particle pollution.
—Jen Christensen, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
This came after Longoria claimed Marseille were the victims of corruption following their 3-0 defeat by Auxerre on Saturday, where he was incensed by referee Jeremy Stinat’s decision to show a second yellow card to defender Derek Cornelius.
—Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
The company is attempting to use eminent domain to clear its way, which incensed Lems.
—Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incense
Noun
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The steam created from the heated lemon water loosens the debris, and the lemon creates a clean, fresh scent throughout.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Read on to find out more about what the experts have to say about the popular scent booster.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In a large, shallow Dutch oven or broiler-safe skillet, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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Cook in hot pan for 1 minute on each side until golden, then brush with butter or ghee.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Its peppermint fragrance is stronger than that of the peppermint (Mentha x piperita) that is commonly grown in herb gardens.—
Joshua Siskin,
Orange County Register,
6 Mar. 2025
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Beccari highlighted that Vuitton introduced its first fragrances almost a century ago, referring to Heures d’Absence from 1927 and Je, Tu, Il from 1928.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lovato took the comments in stride and laughed throughout the video, quickly taking notice of the praise at the end of the clip.—
Jack Irvin,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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His monologue sparked a deluge of praise, and memes.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Bright, intense purple; heady aromas of black cherry, black raspberry, lavender and a hint of clove.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Rich in cultural traditions, different selections of these heirloom varieties favor different climates and geographies differently, offering a wide range of aromas and flavors.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and that seems to be what Ariana Grande thinks about Kelly Ripa's impersonation of her.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Starmer at a meeting in Washington last week used a mixture of flattery and the invitation from the royal family for an unprecedented second state visit to try to win a commitment from Trump for a U.S. security guarantee to protect Ukraine if a deal to end the war with Russia can be reached.—
Andrew MacAskill and Kate Holton,
USA TODAY,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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After a few minutes, the air clears, giving way to a perfume that smells salty and gritty, like a rocky coast.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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For instance, the terpene limonene, known for its citrus scent, can be found in perfumes and candles, offering a refreshing and uplifting aroma.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Someone is then shot with a harpoon, only to have their guts pulled like taffy from the wound.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2025
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Boucher was on the hunt for Abba-Zaba, a chewy taffy bar with a real peanut butter center.—
Jessica Ma,
Sacramento Bee,
20 July 2024
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“Incense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incense. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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