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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
Christina Liao, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
The temple smells of incense while bells can be heard ringing as well as intermittent chanting of prayers.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Members of law enforcement, and former FBI agents in particular, have been incensed by the clemency.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Set on a secluded bay, this 88-key resort boasts large pool villas with thoughtful details like headrests built into the tub, a desk that transforms into a vanity, and a selection of essential oils and incense sticks.
—Christina Liao, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025
The temple smells of incense while bells can be heard ringing as well as intermittent chanting of prayers.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
She was particularly incensed at cuts to veterans’ health care and housing programs.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Mar. 2025
Members of law enforcement, and former FBI agents in particular, have been incensed by the clemency.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incense
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In addition to the clothes, the space will also offer art by Ferney and Curtis Kulig, exclusive scents by Costa Brazil and Cerato, vintage watches by Alan Bedwell of Foundwell, and lamps and ceramics from Steffany Trần of Vyvoi as well as rare books, collectible records and other special objects.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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Its most popular scent, The Mandala, has top notes of green mango and bergamot.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The residual heat will melt the butter and coat the potatoes perfectly.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
6 Apr. 2025
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The space itself is like a dreamy greenhouse perched by the sea—bright, airy, and filled with the scent of butter and espresso.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Two of France’s most iconic brands, Guerlain and Hennessy, have teamed up to release a new edition of the classic men’s fragrance Habit Rouge to mark the 60th anniversary of its inception.—
Alfredo Mineo,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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The fragrance is sweet yet refined, never cloying or childish.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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So Forest’s recruitment team again deserve significant praise.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Poehler's commitment to her character led to immense success for Parks and Rec over the years, with the star earning praise from audiences and the TV Academy, which honored her with eight Emmy nominations across several categories for her work on the sitcom as a producer, actress, and writer.—
Joey Nolfi,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The wine offers intense blackberry, mocha, and cassis aromas with subtle earthy undertones.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Fresh zest infuses the seasoning with the fragrance and aroma of lemon and penetrates the salmon.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Wang’s guest tried to put him at ease with a bit of flattery.—
Brian Nishii Tanya Pérez Quinton Kamara,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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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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Everything was for sale, from the niche perfumes of Troye Sivan’s Tsu Lange Yor, to the red Chirac Sofa by Paulin Paulin Paulin X Christo & Jeanne-Claude X Parley for the Oceans, shown in an all-red room.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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As the season of renewal, spring naturally invites us to refresh our beauty routines — and that includes the perfumes in our regular rotation.—
Venus Wong,
Refinery29,
1 Apr. 2025
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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
Cite this Entry
“Incense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incense. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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