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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
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Frying is an art, perhaps plied nowhere with such efficiency and aplomb as at this lively lunch counter, where the very air seems to crackle and the scent of pork incites the blood.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Their strong scent and low growth habit make onions suitable companion plants for many vegetables, herbs, and flowers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2026
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The dish had hardly a hint of sweetness at all beyond the butter’s lactic tang.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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If the figs aren’t perfectly ripe, sprinkle them with brown sugar and a dot of butter to help them along.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Starmer also has angered supporters with attempts to cut welfare spending, some of which were reversed after Labour revolts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Buyers were angered after finding out that the new features would be released later than expected, the filing said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Each bite is perfumed with heady cinnamon, floral vanilla, and earthy ras el hanout.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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The bread alone–flaky fougasse, perfuming the table with a luscious buttery scent—is worth the admission price.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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According to Kristina Strunz, managing director, Southeast Asia & Oceania, fragrance is its strongest category, accounting for the majority of sales.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Add in the signature fragrance, a welcome cup of tea, and live music that plays throughout the day, and this has to be one of the most Chinese-style hotel lobbies in Beijing’s top echelon of hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Abel’s detailed knowledge about Berkshire’s operating businesses won praise, but the unexplained absence of substantial buybacks and a lack of clarity on the future of the equity portfolio and Berkshire’s big cash pile are coming up as negatives.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Brown’s decision to change the Knicks’ offense while down 1-2 in the first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks continues to draw high praise.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Verb
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What was the song that infuriated the coach?—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Still, even an unsuccessful appeal would let Democrats try to blame their failure on the conservative majority that dominates the nation's highest court, which has already infuriated the party and civil rights groups by neutering the Voting Rights Act.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The blooms are rare but rewarding, with tall shoots of tubular flowers that release a sweet, grassy aroma.—
Rachel Gillett,
Martha Stewart,
5 May 2026
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There was something really special about the time and care that goes into making it, from the slow cooking to the rich aroma filling the house.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 May 2026
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“Incense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incense. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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