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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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Noun
  • For this reason, Daniel recommends opting for wipes that don’t contain alcohol, dyes or fragrances.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The Infinity formulation is pH-optimized, and free of additives, oil, fragrances, and flavors.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Because butter’s subtle flavor can readily take on strong aromas, store butter away from pungent foods, such as onions, citrus, or herbs.
    Annie Peterson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Jan. 2025
  • Warm-climate Sauvignon Blanc from regions like California, South Africa, and parts of Australia feature aromas of ripe tropical fruit notes of pineapple and mango, along with peach and melon.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
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“Incenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incenses. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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