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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
Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 10 June 2025
Hand-poured in Los Angeles, this new candle offers notes of heliotrope, jasmine, lemon peel, neroli, white moss, and incense amongst others.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
No doubt that White House aide Stephen Miller, incensed by the possibility that some hard-working immigrants might be left alone, cornered the president and badgered him into rescinding brief and limited restrictions in service to his goal of having immigration agents make 3,000 arrests per day.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Try Floral Street’s Iris Goddess Eau de Parfum, $97, with orris, lemon zest and chilli powder, and Chypre Sublime Eau de Parfum, $97, with violets, patchouli and incense.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 10 June 2025
Hand-poured in Los Angeles, this new candle offers notes of heliotrope, jasmine, lemon peel, neroli, white moss, and incense amongst others.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Verb
Hogg’s decision to wade into primary battles incensed Democrats, who accused him of distracting from the fight against Trump.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
No doubt that White House aide Stephen Miller, incensed by the possibility that some hard-working immigrants might be left alone, cornered the president and badgered him into rescinding brief and limited restrictions in service to his goal of having immigration agents make 3,000 arrests per day.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incense
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Her portfolio includes scents made for Calvin Klein, Givenchy, Elie Saab, and Bvlgari.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Whether you’re drawn to the floral notes of Lancôme’s La Vie Est Belle Eau de Parfum or prefer something more woodsy and masculine like Ralph Lauren's Ralph’s Club, now is the ideal time to stock up on a new signature scent, grab travel-sized sprays for TSA, or pick up gifts for friends and family.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
8 July 2025
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The dish is finished with a decadent, spicy cream sauce formulated with Calabrian chilis, garlic, butter, white wine, cream and marinara.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The rum has aromas of nougat, almond butter, and brown sugar.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In the continued spirit of collaboration, an exclusive fragrance was created for the show by Symrise Fine Fragrance perfumers, a partner of the Istituto Marangoni Paris for the Bachelor and Master of Fragrances and Cosmetics Management and Fragrances and Cosmetics Brand Management and Licensing.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
7 July 2025
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Open since 2001, the company makes approximately 35 different fragrances, including seasonal soaps.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
5 July 2025
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Bryan, who selected the $100,000 winning envelope, chose to split the prize with Amaya — a decision that earned some praise but also a few critics.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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Looking back on Jones' stint as a guest star, Smith had high praise for the musician.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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The whiskey features aromas of coffee cake, pretzel dough, and marshmallow.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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The annual pilgrimage to the psychedelic haven known as Austin Psych Fest wrapped up this weekend at the Far Out Lounge, leaving behind a swirling vortex of trippy sounds, fluorescent visuals and a distinct aroma that grew more … earthy as the temperatures climbed.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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What a torrent of encouragement and loving advice and undeserved flattery over the years!—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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We are primed to value privileged or secret wisdom, vulnerable to flattery and suggestion, and enthusiastic about major leaps forward in scientific potential.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2025
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Not all vanilla perfumes are created equal, though.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
8 July 2025
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This space is central to the creation of Maison Psyché, a perfume house inspired by Rémy Martin’s centuries of oak-aging expertise.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 July 2025
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Shop for taffy at Zeno’s Boardwalk Sweet Shop, rent a jet-ski from Fly-N-High Waverunners, or book a deep-sea fishing excursion at Hubbard’s Marina.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
27 June 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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“Incense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incense. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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