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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
Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Featuring notes of geranium, incense, and patchouli, this pick is noticeable without being overwhelming, and subtle without fading too quickly.
—Daley Quinn, Glamour, 3 July 2025
Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
No doubt that White House aide Stephen Miller, incensed by the possibility that some hard-working immigrants might be left alone, cornered the president and badgered him into rescinding brief and limited restrictions in service to his goal of having immigration agents make 3,000 arrests per day.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
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Noun
Air quality alerts were in effect on Tuesday for millions of residents across New York, Connecticut, and Southern California, as forecasters and health officials urged the public to avoid burning candles, incense, and other indoor pollutants.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
Featuring notes of geranium, incense, and patchouli, this pick is noticeable without being overwhelming, and subtle without fading too quickly.
—Daley Quinn, Glamour, 3 July 2025
Verb
Hogg’s decision to wade into primary battles incensed Democrats, who accused him of distracting from the fight against Trump.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
No doubt that White House aide Stephen Miller, incensed by the possibility that some hard-working immigrants might be left alone, cornered the president and badgered him into rescinding brief and limited restrictions in service to his goal of having immigration agents make 3,000 arrests per day.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incense
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The new scent — which opens with bergamot, ginger and cardamom, has orange blossom at its heart and is grounded with warm woods and patchouli — evokes a full-circle moment for Butler.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Lemongrass is a grass-like plant with a lemon scent and citrus taste.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
31 July 2025
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Research shows that both butter and buttermilk contain high amounts of Lactobacilli and Lactococci, and can maintain their probiotic levels even after prolonged storage periods.11 8.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 July 2025
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Coffee & Cocoa Burger At Smith & Wollensky, the signature coffee and cocoa rub, topped with ancho chili butter and angry onions.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Priced from 10 euros to 190 euros, the line includes six pieces of ready-to-wear for kids, 10 accessories for young and old, three unisex items for adults, and five products in the fragrance and skin care range, including a one-off bottle of L’Eau de Bonpoint perfume available in a new 300-ml size.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
1 Aug. 2025
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The multi-sensory experience involves spraying scents on absorbent round cards visitors can take home that list all the products and remind them of the fragrances.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Bryan, who selected the $100,000 winning envelope, chose to split the prize with Amaya — a decision that earned some praise but also a few critics.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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Looking back on Jones' stint as a guest star, Smith had high praise for the musician.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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The whiskey features aromas of toasted nuts, café mocha, and vanilla.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Balancing different spirits, syrups, and mixers is what will distinguish a superb drink with nuanced flavors and aromas from a concoction that tastes like something banned by the Geneva Convention.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 July 2025
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Its flattery is intended to keep people engaged and coming back for more.—
Russell Shaw,
The Atlantic,
11 July 2025
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Imitation is supposed to be the sincerest form of flattery.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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Showy blue to lavender blooms perfume the garden early to mid-summer, attracting scores of butterflies.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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At Bond perfume stores in NYC, shops are designed to sit clients down and have sales people tell them one-on-one, the brand’s inspiration story of how the founder fell in love with New York and developed fragrances to represent each neighborhood.—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Shop for taffy at Zeno’s Boardwalk Sweet Shop, rent a jet-ski from Fly-N-High Waverunners, or book a deep-sea fishing excursion at Hubbard’s Marina.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
27 June 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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“Incense.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incense. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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