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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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Light candles, incense, or sage to cleanse the energy and create a sacred environment.
Choose Your Cannabis: Different cannabis strains offer unique effects, so choose one that aligns with your intention.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Trump has been particularly incensed that the U.S. remains the single-largest recipient of Chinese exports, but accounted for less than 13% of China's total exports.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
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Noun
Residents are being told to avoid lighting candles, burning incense, using fireplaces, or grilling—activities that can increase indoor particle pollution.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Light candles, incense, or sage to cleanse the energy and create a sacred environment.
Choose Your Cannabis: Different cannabis strains offer unique effects, so choose one that aligns with your intention.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
Verb
At the same time, some legislators of both parties are incensed by a stunning decision from House leadership last week to cut more than $500 million in construction projects from the state’s upcoming budget.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
Trump has been particularly incensed that the U.S. remains the single-largest recipient of Chinese exports, but accounted for less than 13% of China's total exports.
—Nik Popli, Time, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incense
Noun
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There’s a fragrance-free option, which dries down to have zero scent on the skin.—
Kristin Canning,
Wired News,
21 May 2025
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The formula is also conditioning, thanks to shea butter, non-sticky, and has a delicious sweet scent.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 May 2025
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Then, opt for an entree with a classic Texas spin, such as the double-bone pork chop, served with an apple and pear succotash and maple butter, or a steak.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Add sausage and butter, and knead with clean hands until just combined.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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In 2022, a federal law required the FDA to develop guidelines for disclosing fragrance allergens in certain SPF products by July 2024, the report stated.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Many Torti fragrances focus on single-note essences, capturing the essence of raw materials in their most authentic form.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Tsotsi was a huge hit with critics, with praise especially for Chweneyagae’s performance.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2025
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Preacher Lawson - Season 12 Preacher Lawson is a comedian whose energetic and relatable stand-up routines earned him high praise from the judges, with Mandel likening him to comedy legends like Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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This stunning wine is salmon colored in the glass with enticing aromas of apple, cherry blossom, and honeysuckle.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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That’s all thanks to the Maillard reaction, which occurs when sugars interact with the amino acids of proteins to create new, delicious flavors and aroma compounds, and also heightens the umami.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2025
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Amazon recently paid to air old episodes of The Apprentice, Trump’s 2004-2017 reality TV show, on Prime Video—another way to send both money and flattery to the president.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sometimes my brother steals my puns, which should be the greatest form of flattery.—
Elana Rabinowitz,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The perfume dries down to an array of pink pepper, bergamont, and soft rose.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
20 May 2025
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Sinclair says the rum note in it came about after plenty of experimentation—and alludes to the debauchery of a long night after-hours—while the cherry that forms the heart of the perfume (derived from pure cherry extract) is another gourmand note with sultry connotations.—
Lori Keong,
Architectural Digest,
16 May 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
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“Incense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incense. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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