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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
Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Since then, the company has released a wide range of unusual home goods, including rugs, furniture, and incense.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
That incensed Britain and threatened Western economic interests.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In ritual gatherings, music, incense and movement create a space where the unseen becomes, briefly, tangible.
—Adam Pourahmadi, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
Since then, the company has released a wide range of unusual home goods, including rugs, furniture, and incense.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
Chalamet’s comments go viral right away, and while said comments are accurate, the ballet and opera institutions, and their curiously vast sea of supporters, are incensed.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
That incensed Britain and threatened Western economic interests.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incense
Noun
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When in bloom, the tree is adorned with fragrant white flowers that can fill a patio with their delightful scent.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Soaps are a farmers market must-have; take the easy route by purchasing a block of craft soap, melting it down, and adding your favorite soap-safe colors and scents.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
Noun
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In a very large mixing bowl, beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Examples include fruit with Greek yogurt, toast with nut butter, and an apple and string cheese.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
1 May 2026
Noun
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My whole house has a slight fragrance afterwards as well.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Apr. 2026
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In these fields of tuberose, jasmine, iris, geraniums, and roses, the legendary fragrance Nº 5 comes to life.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Her determination to win the spirit's praise and to attain his immense gifts motivates her to achieve the ultimate dominant position.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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The king delivered a diplomatic master class on the trip, mixing praise for his host with subtle criticism.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Food is prepared on charcoal- burning grills, giving it a mouthwatering char and aroma that electric grills could never dream of replicating.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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As the story goes, Christopher Columbus was first drawn to the continent’s shores by the strong, cinnamon-like aroma of the sassafras tree.—
Kari Traylor,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Apr. 2026
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After the initial flattery, the tone shifts to isolating phrases.—
Kathy and Ross Petrass,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Our actual political landscape, in which government officials are adding journalists to top-secret group chats or running around in wrong-sized shoes as a form of flattery, has too far superseded anything even the most cutting jokester could ever have dreamed up.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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Eighteenth century activities included croquet and designing a custom perfume, all accompanied by fashion photography.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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But the gown, like Monroe herself, has more to it than just a vague perfume of voluptuous Americana.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Her lyrics were as interested in the sound of language as the meaning, stretching words like taffy and ping-ponging syllables around.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Under the new restrictions, products like candy bars, gum and taffy can no longer be purchased with SNAP benefits.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Incense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incense. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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