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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Light candles, incense, or sage to cleanse the energy and create a sacred environment.
Choose Your Cannabis: Different cannabis strains offer unique effects, so choose one that aligns with your intention.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Trump has been particularly incensed that the U.S. remains the single-largest recipient of Chinese exports, but accounted for less than 13% of China's total exports.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Residents are being told to avoid lighting candles, burning incense, using fireplaces, or grilling—activities that can increase indoor particle pollution.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Light candles, incense, or sage to cleanse the energy and create a sacred environment.
Choose Your Cannabis: Different cannabis strains offer unique effects, so choose one that aligns with your intention.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Verb
At the same time, some legislators of both parties are incensed by a stunning decision from House leadership last week to cut more than $500 million in construction projects from the state’s upcoming budget.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Trump has been particularly incensed that the U.S. remains the single-largest recipient of Chinese exports, but accounted for less than 13% of China's total exports.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incense
Noun
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The quick-drying, streak-free finish ensures a flawless application every time, while the refreshing coconut scent adds a touch of tropical luxury.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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That’s where this body oil comes in with its warm vanilla scent and glimmering finish.—
Elizabeth Siegel,
Allure,
1 June 2025
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Chicken Marsala typically features boneless, skinless chicken breasts, mushrooms, Marsala wine, chicken broth, butter, flour, and seasonings like salt and pepper.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
5 June 2025
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Donna has shared the ingredients for the cookies, which include milk and white chocolate chips, brown and white sugar, sweet cream butter, cinnamon and optional pecans.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
5 June 2025
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But that doesn’t just mean dessert-esque fragrances—the note can go sophisticated and subtle.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Strong Artificial Smells Filling your home with a beautiful fragrance is a great way to freshen up the space, create an ambience, and even mask unwanted pet odors!—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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Tsotsi was a huge hit with critics, with praise especially for Chweneyagae’s performance.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Preacher Lawson - Season 12 Preacher Lawson is a comedian whose energetic and relatable stand-up routines earned him high praise from the judges, with Mandel likening him to comedy legends like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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This stunning wine is salmon colored in the glass with enticing aromas of apple, cherry blossom, and honeysuckle.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Everyone really does gravitate toward nostalgia, memory-inducing aromas, and especially those that evoke reminders from summers past.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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Amazon recently paid to air old episodes of The Apprentice, Trump’s 2004-2017 reality TV show, on Prime Video—another way to send both money and flattery to the president.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes my brother steals my puns, which should be the greatest form of flattery.—
Elana Rabinowitz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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Brisk aromas include a perfume of myrtle and light green apples.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Its decadent fragrance—a blend of thyme, pine, musk, and amber—is gorgeous enough to give your hair perfume some PTO, any day of the week.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
31 May 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
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“Incense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incense. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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