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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
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Made in Japan, each pack contains five handcrafted incense leaves, wrapped in 100% plastic-free packaging.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Biden grew particularly incensed when Trump went after his son, Hunter, on the campaign trail, accusing him of corruption and selling out the Biden family.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Noun
With the hypnotic smell of a moonlit forest gathering, Gypsy Water lets off notes of pine needles, juniper berries, incense, and sandalwood.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
Made in Japan, each pack contains five handcrafted incense leaves, wrapped in 100% plastic-free packaging.
—Romany Williams, Los Angeles Times, 27 Nov. 2024
Verb
The case has incensed France and triggered what some see as the second wave of the #MeToo movement in France.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
Biden grew particularly incensed when Trump went after his son, Hunter, on the campaign trail, accusing him of corruption and selling out the Biden family.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incense
Noun
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But apart from preservation itself, scent was also a major part of mummification.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Feb. 2025
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That training consists of canine psychology, obedience, agility, tracking, scent detection and more, according to the Sheriff’s Office.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In a large bowl beat butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2025
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Instead of frozen pieces or chunks of cookie, Li and his team wound up developing a fudge-like cookie butter that can be swirled into a Frosty.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Launched in 2013 as Angelini Beauty, AB Parfums SpA develops fragrances for brands like Trussardi, Laura Biagiotti and handles Italian distribution for Ralph Lauren, Maison Margiela and more.—
Noor Lobad,
WWD,
12 Feb. 2025
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Ahead, take a look at the standout fragrances to know.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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While many TikTok-viral fragrances fade into obscurity, Golden Rule has maintained its momentum through genuine word-of-mouth praise.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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But the effect is that praise loses its meaning, and criticism gets diluted to the point of uselessness.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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His take, the curry shrimp burger, brings the bold aromas of herbs and Scotch bonnet peppers to a shrimp patty served on a warm brioche bun and topped with a mango pickled slaw, arugula, and a signature curry mango aioli.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
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The sprays use essential oils to create nuanced aromas inspired by dreamy settings and are designed to fragrance rooms, sheets, and even cars.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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But despite Lamb’s flattery, the veteran wideout seems content with remaining in Dallas.—
Paulina Dedaj,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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All the flattery concealed a number of tensions between the two nations, including on two of Mr. Trump’s signature issues, trade and immigration.—
Maggie Haberman,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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The joke set-ups involved Kendrick Lamar, paper straws, and Domino’s new pepperoni pizza perfume.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2025
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Overall, makeup and perfume imports to the U.S. from the EU reached $12.4 billion in 2024.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 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 1 Mar. 2025.
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