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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
  • Back in stock at Bath & Body Works are timeless scents like Fresh Balsam, ‘Tis the Season, and Winter.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • And for the guy who always smells good, this travel-friendly four-pack of solid colognes in classic scents like Sandalwood and Vetiver gives him options depending on his mood or the occasion.
    Tabitha Britt, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • New Holiday Fragrances New to the holiday lineup are several fragrances with a playful twist.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • From universally flattering makeup picks and designer fragrances to skincare staples, multi-use hair tools and indulgent self-care treats, these crowd-pleasing gifts are a great choice for any beauty lover.
    Caitlyn Martyn may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The nose is captivating with aromas of brown sugar, caramel corn, and vanilla mingle with wood and a hint of cherry.
    Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The aromas, which were two years in the making, were worth the wait.
    Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Grab hold of Glasshouse Fragrances’ interior perfumes.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
  • European colonists in America killed beavers primarily for their furs and for their scent glands, which were (and are) used in perfumes.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Incenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incenses. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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