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Definition of incensesnext
plural of incense
as in scents
a sweet or pleasant smell the heavenly incense of spring flowers

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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
Perfect for incenses, candles, burning cursed love notes, or enjoying a cigarette on the fire escape. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026 Available in 20-stick packs, DedCool incenses have a long-lasting burn time of about an hour and come in three scents, including Mochi Milk. Jenny Berg, Allure, 5 Dec. 2025 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
  • For Diptqyue, camellia oil is the star ingredient, with hair mist alternatives for many of their most popular scents, including Fleur de Peau.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Our top pick is the CalmNFiz Shower Steamers, which come with eight relaxing scents like grapefruit and lavender.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But many room sprays contain harsh, migraine-inducing synthetic fragrances that leave much to be desired.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Individual components—such as wetness indicators, adhesives, dyes and fragrances—would also fall under the disclosure requirements.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Given the collection's tropical theme, this particular iteration features notes of pineapple, guava, hibiscus, and other island aromas.
    Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
  • In an interview with Forbes, DeLeon described Three Hearts Rum rum as sticky toffee in flavor with aromas of wood, spices, candied orange and vanilla.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • The sweet story Chocolate perfumes the air around Calle Fortaleza and Calle San José in Old San Juan as Blessie Casul prepares mocha coffee after mocha coffee out of her popular chocolaterie, Ferangi Chocolat.
    Sandra Guzman, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Hair perfumes are another way to add to your layering profile—and a particularly popular one, at that.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Incenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incenses. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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