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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
Lizzie Wade, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
Unlike typical incense sticks, the ritual of folding, portability, and shareability make papers an intriguing addition to the incense stash.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
He was particularly incensed by recommendations to mask and vaccinate children, views that neatly align with those of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
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Noun
Politics happened in the compounds of the council’s most powerful constituencies, and religious practices were more personal, with altars and incense burners inside people’s homes.
—Lizzie Wade, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
Unlike typical incense sticks, the ritual of folding, portability, and shareability make papers an intriguing addition to the incense stash.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
Home plate umpire Mike Estabrook called the pitch a ball, and Buehler was incensed.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
He was particularly incensed by recommendations to mask and vaccinate children, views that neatly align with those of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and National Institutes of Health Director Jay Bhattacharya.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incense
Noun
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Natural vapors coming from trees, like the monoterpenes that give pine trees their scent, produce aerosols and thus low-lying clouds that hover above forests.—
Max G. Levy,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
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After a shower at the gym, this is my favorite scent to put on.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
26 June 2025
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Although not a traditional Italian dish, Alfredo sauce is made of butter, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, pasta water, and seasoning.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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To make these vegan, use nondairy butter, a liquid egg replacement such as Just Egg, and nondairy mozzarella and Parmesan.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 June 2025
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Scent marketing involves strategically placing fragrances at key touchpoints to influence consumer behavior, boost satisfaction and increase sales.—
Tamara Bebb,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Madras has taken on many forms over the centuries, from traditional Indian sarongs to patchwork jackets and even a fragrance.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
23 June 2025
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Contributor Deanna Pai also sung its praises in her review, emphasizing not only the comfortable fit but also its ability to reduce redness, calm skin, and visibly veil a few dark spots during her two-week trial.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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During its limited time operating, Yanni’s generated significant praise from online reviewers.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
30 June 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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Gray Wolf Straight Bourbon has rich aromas of maple bar, coffee cake, creamed corn, fresh mint, and baking spices.—
Gege Reed,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Excessive flattery of a doting father—who could prosecute this?—
Nan Z. Da
June 10,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2025
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Other audience members carefully phrased their questions with a balance of flattery and inquiry, asking what makes Hermès stronger than other fashion companies.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2025
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It’s often used in manufacturing to make perfumes, dyes, and cosmetics.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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Phthalates, which are found in consumer products such as food storage containers, shampoo, makeup, perfume and children’s toys, may have contributed to more than 13% of all global mortality from heart disease in 2018 among men and women ages 55 through 64, according to an April study.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 June 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 8 Jul. 2025.
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