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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
Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
Alone in his apartment, Ross lit incense and watched the livestream on YouTube.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
Murat Ates, New York Times, 27 May 2026
McAvoy was incensed after being slew-footed by Benson, who has thus far escaped any supplemental discipline.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
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Noun
From Petra Hardware’s new line of knobs and pulls to Lichen’s exhibition of incense holders, the pleasure was in seeing everyday objects made strange and beautiful.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 23 May 2026
Alone in his apartment, Ross lit incense and watched the livestream on YouTube.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 18 May 2026
Verb
Fans are incensed that he’s not used as Josh Morrissey’s partner on the top pair.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 27 May 2026
McAvoy was incensed after being slew-footed by Benson, who has thus far escaped any supplemental discipline.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incense
Noun
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The music floats into the night, mingling with the scent of the food trucks still serving here and there.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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The Luxury Collection sunscreens feature a coconut-mango scent with skin-nourishing antioxidants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Quince's tees earn high praise for their soft texture and durability.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Still, Kind has nothing but praise for Reiser and Hunt.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Star forward Sardar Azmoun was dropped in March, reportedly because of a social media post that angered Iranian authorities during the war.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Butler’s refusal to attend the hearing frustrated and angered several of Sheron’s supporters present for the hearing Wednesday.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Fresh lavender and lemon zest get rubbed into the sugar with your hands—a simple trick that perfumes the blueberry-peach filling with floral, citrusy notes.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
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To Curaçao, where the air was perfumed with dama di anochi blossoms and the night was navy blue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
Noun
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In 2023, she was named Revlon’s global brand ambassador, marking the first time the brand had tapped an Internet talent for the role, and served as the face of the Marc Jacobs Daisy Wild fragrance launch.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
10 June 2026
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The flower also remains popular among interior designers thanks to the delicate hues of its flowers and its leaves, as well as its enchanting fragrance.—
Kate Nateras,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
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Hadley learned that Vintilla had been working as a restaurant hostess in London when Andrew connected with her on Instagram and began bombarding her with flattery.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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Infantino then unleashed a hat trick of over-the-top flattery.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Verb
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While most of the familiar multi-variety white cuvées are traditional blend styles from regions like Rhône Valley, Rioja, Tuscany, or Bordeaux, a handful around the globe—and especially from the New World—combine varieties that would infuriate traditionalists.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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The decision to send in state troopers – some on horseback – infuriated many protesters while drawing praise from Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.—
Leigh Waldman,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
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Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Where to Eat and Drink Breakfast Follow the wafting aroma of fresh bread to Kirchhoff’s Bakery, a downtown institution since 1873.—
Matt Kirouac,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Incense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incense. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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