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plural of incense
as in scents
a sweet or pleasant smell the heavenly incense of spring flowers

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incenses

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of incense

incenses

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of incense
as in perfumes
to fill or infuse with a pleasant odor or odor-releasing substance the gift shop was heavily incensed with a cloying mixture of herbal essences

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Recent Examples of incenses
Noun
The incenses were twisting in the air, the different smokes braiding themselves like hair in Coraline’s gloved fingers. Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2025
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Noun
  • What to Do The best way to fall in love with this beautiful city is to explore it by foot, and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and scents that make each neighborhood unique.
    Emily Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Give me all the fruity, gourmand and feminine scents galore.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • According to Euromonitor data, fragrances in the Middle East and Africa grew 11 percent in 2024, compared with 7 percent globally.
    Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Members of the Beauty Insiders loyalty program can save up to 20 percent on makeup, haircare, skincare, fragrances, and more through November 10.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Your family will come home to delicious aromas wafting through the house from this classic slow-cooker Mississippi Pot Roast.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
  • Tea lovers will love indulging in the flavors and aromas of these 24 black, green, oolong, white, and herbal teas from Vahdam Tea.
    Molly Blanco, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Buyers don’t want to be reminded of strong perfumes that resurface certain memories when touring a home, so rose scents of any kind should only be enjoyed after a homeowner is done touring their property.
    Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Likewise, the product offering grew over the years to include several licenses, ranging from jeans and perfumes to home — the latter called Valentino Più.
    Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025

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“Incenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incenses. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.

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