Synonyms of influences

influences 1 of 2

noun

plural of influence

1

as in sways

the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly

a mayor who doesn't hesitate to use her influence to get business leaders behind civic improvements

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sways
• leverages
• authorities
• weights
• credits
• ins
• juices
• pulls
• importances
• impacts
• clouts
• consequences
• impressions
• moments
• hefts
• dominances
• reigns
• dominions
• impresses
• counterinfluences
• sovereignties
• imprints
• eminences
• scepters
• predominances
• supremacies
• commands
• marks
• masteries

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weaknesses
• impotences
• impotencies

2

as in effects

the power to bring about a result on another

the basic premise of astrology is that the position of the stars has an influence on human affairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• effects
• impacts
• consequences
• repercussions
• sways
• marks
• weights
• pulls
• significances
• authorities
• dominions
• importances
• dominations
• prestiges
• clouts
• commands
• sovereignties
• supremacies
• masteries

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weaknesses
• impotences
• impotencies

influences

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verb

present tense third-person singular of influence

as in affects

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

the news reports of the devastating flood influenced a great many people to make contributions for food and supplies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affects
• impacts
• impresses
• touches
• strikes
• interests
• inspires
• sways
• reaches
• tells (on)
• moves
• involves
• gets to
• bothers
• concerns
• attracts
• biases
• fascinates
• disturbs
• troubles
• worries
• colors
• penetrates
• plagues
• entrances
• dazzles
• stresses
• carries away
• stirs
• transports
• upsets
• engages
• perturbs
• distresses
• enraptures
• afflicts
• ravishes
• enchants
• tries
• charms
• enthralls
• pierces
• harasses
• captivates
• disquiets
• smites
• agitates
• discomforts
• allures
• strains
• discomposes
• flusters
• wrings
• harries
• pesters
• bewitches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• tires
• wearies
• palls
• jades
• underwhelms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of influences

Noun

Her musical influences, similarly incongruous on their face, stem from an era of digital music post-iTunes and pre-slop when casual internet explorers could cultivate a sprawling taste profile for free. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 5 Nov. 2026

Researching the house’s roots, Foster found Spanish, Mediterranean revival, and English influences, and the couple felt free to embrace all three. — Michelle Ruiz, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026

The 450 Urban's design is said to draw on Norton's back catalog, with the 1927 CS1 cited as one of its influences. — New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2026

This, on the heels of decoding the trends—both what to where and how, clocking the art influences, and highlighting trenchant quotes from the reviews. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

The menu aims to honor the cultural and geographical diversity of Mexico from the rich meats and earthy spices of the North, to Gulf and Caribbean influences, according to a press release. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026

Its atmosphere will draw influences from both New York and Palm Springs, Slater said. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Nov. 2026

In every election, a key group of voters influences which candidates prevail. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Drake is someone who has such a wide range of influences and sounds. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026

Verb

Reliability also influences the obligations that an AI system must perform following the production of an answer. — Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Feel aside, a mattress also influences the look and proportions of your bedroom. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

Once production is complete, every decision influences profitability. — Tom Wicky, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

This pathway also influences mood and pleasure, which is associated with depression. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026

This difference influences how nuclear fuel behaves and how a reactor sustains fission. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026

Although this can lose some of the intricate ways the global climate influences local weather events, the team was able to achieve a resolution of just 30 square miles, about the size of Glendale. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

El Niño, a shifting climate pattern dictated by ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific Ocean, influences weather around the world. — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

That benchmark rate has a direct impact on credit card rates and influences other borrowing costs, too. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026