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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
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Gavin said there was no sign of an electrical fire, an appliance fire or candles or incense inside the room.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 22 July 2025
Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
However, one area that has incensed the Yankees fan base is whether Boone holds his players accountable.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
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Noun
To keep indoor air clean during periods of poor air quality, locals were also advised to keep windows and doors shut, run air conditioners or purifiers, and to avoid additional pollution sources such as fireplaces, candles, and incense.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 2025
Gavin said there was no sign of an electrical fire, an appliance fire or candles or incense inside the room.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 22 July 2025
Verb
Alves’s story may have incensed Kennard.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 16 Aug. 2025
However, one area that has incensed the Yankees fan base is whether Boone holds his players accountable.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incense
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The whisky opens with the scent of dark cherries, raisins, and Brazil-nut toffee, touched with marzipan and date caramel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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From slam dunks to signature scents, Shaquille O’Neal’s latest venture proves fragrance can be powerful, personal, and affordable.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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The butter, which has honey in it, raises a serious concern.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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But everyone knows that, like Labubus, butter yellow, and Benson Boone, this isn’t going to last.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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The lab is part of Unilever’s previously announced 100 million euros global investment to boost its in-house fragrance capabilities.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
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The process, called phototoxicity, happens when light-reactive chemicals from fragrances and other substances sit on the skin and are exposed to sunlight.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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The praise makes Goldenberg uncomfortable.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Analysts are often effusive in their praise of companies on their earnings calls after results beat expectations or a forecast is particularly impressive.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Lavender Tea Lavender is an evergreen, bushy plant native to Mediterranean climates, known for its sweet aroma.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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That’s because its long-lasting, masculine aroma gives scents structure, warmth, and depth—and there’s plenty of variance between and among its cultivars.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
9 Sep. 2025
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And when the offer comes, don’t rely on flattery.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In aggregate, users favored responses full of agreement and flattery.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fragrances and photosensitivity Certain ingredients in perfumes and colognes can cause photosensitivity, a reaction where the skin becomes more susceptible to UV damage.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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Just spray on a bunch of perfume, this 30-year-old bottle of YSL Paris that my mom gave me.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
1 Sep. 2025
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The Korean taffy candy is considered good luck, specifically for the CSAT.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
29 Aug. 2025
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Volunteers in yellow shirts handed out grapes, watermelon, taffy and Gatorade to community members, and white candles to be lit.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Incense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incense. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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