as in angers
to make angry
the insult so incensed him that he had to be restrained from hitting the guy
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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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incenses
Noun
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Using scents like green apple or berries will fill your home with a great aroma without compromising on any cleaning.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Surround yourself with the colors and scents of the tropical plants, plus learn about the secrets of the local awapuhi plant from the florists themselves.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The fragrances are super yummy, and the formulas are incredibly hydrating.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
30 Apr. 2026
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Strong Fragrances Strong fragrances from perfume, soap, or cleaning products can trigger an asthma attack.—
Sanja Jelic,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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Their 2022 Bullnose Syrah is inky purple in the glass with aromas of violet, black cherry, and cherry cola.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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Over time, this will dull the flavors, flatten the aromas, and shorten the beer's shelf life.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Floral perfumes and scented deodorants attract them.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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Floral perfumes, deodorants and even certain moisturizers can make things worse.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 May 2026
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“Incenses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incenses. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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