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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
Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The scent of copal incense fills the air and the streets are filled with faces painted in elaborate calavera (skull) makeup.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
First, those on the right flank are incensed that the budget resolution includes different spending cut minimums for each chamber.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Leading the way in the march, Aztec dancers purified the air with incense made by burning the resin of the copal trees.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Mar. 2025
The scent of copal incense fills the air and the streets are filled with faces painted in elaborate calavera (skull) makeup.
—Meagan Drillinger, AFAR Media, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
First, those on the right flank are incensed that the budget resolution includes different spending cut minimums for each chamber.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
First, those on the right flank are incensed that the budget resolution includes different spending cut minimums for each chamber.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incense
Noun
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Both scents are available in body sprays and aluminum-free deodorant sticks, joining AXE’s existing lineup of fan favorites like Blue Lavender and Black Vanilla.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The scents are delicious without ever smelling overbearing, the burn times are on point, and the candle jars blend in as pretty decor in any room.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Apr. 2025
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Wrapping Items Wax paper is a great wrapper for sandwiches, sticks of butter, or wedges of cheese.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Thirty seconds later, as soon as the butter is frothy, it’s done.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Knowles-Carter’s fragrance Cé Lumière will be sold at select Ulta Beauty stores and on the cosmetic retailer’s official website, marking its first availability beyond Knowles-Carter’s official website.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Each flower also features a striking scent of citrus and honeysuckle, guaranteed to grace both your home and garden with its sweet fragrance.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Multiple derms sang this serum’s praises, pointing to its hyaluronic acid base.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Glamour,
22 Apr. 2025
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None of these shows have quite captured the zeitgeist like The Mandalorian did or garnered the critical praise of Andor.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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While many versions of the aroma exist, feeding the line with new facets helps Mugler continue to tell the story.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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Chilean coastal Pinot Noir showcases vibrant colors—slightly more intense than cool-climate counterparts elsewhere due to the intense afternoon sunlight—with characteristic sweet and sour cherry aromas complemented by wet earth notes and silky textures.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Imitation may be the sincerest form of flattery, but not for Bobby Brown.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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The imitation Punisher logo on Cole’s bullet was no act of flattery, but the most vile of insults.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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Olivier Polge, Chanel’s in-house perfumer-creator, likened music and perfume.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Fundamental Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon, $25 at Total Wines Finding a California cabernet that preserves the variety’s classic tension, perfume and peppery freshness at an accessible price is rare.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Apr. 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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Boucher was on the hunt for Abba-Zaba, a chewy taffy bar with a real peanut butter center.—
Jessica Ma,
Sacramento Bee,
20 July 2024
Cite this Entry
“Incense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incense. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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