steep in
phrasal verb
steeped in; steeping in; steeps in
1
: to make (someone) know and understand a lot about (something)
Prior to his trip, he spent a few weeks steeping himself in the language.
—often used as (be) steeped inShe was steeped in the classics.
2
—used as (be) steeped in to say that there is a lot of something associated with a place, time, etc.
an area steeped in history
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One view of college is of an on-campus experience steeped in the liberal arts that holistically prepares students to live in a functioning democracy.
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Kelly Ritter, The Conversation, 17 July 2025
This part of Newton is steeped in history and Italian cultural pride.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
As a result, even the documentary’s most straightforward moments are steeped in the purity of creation for its own sake.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 July 2025
Waldorf Astoria is steeped in New York history—the original property was built by the Astors in the late 1800s—but the new design feels cohesive and fresh, while preserving the iconic Art Deco motif.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
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Kelly Ritter, The Conversation, 17 July 2025
This part of Newton is steeped in history and Italian cultural pride.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 15 July 2025
As a result, even the documentary’s most straightforward moments are steeped in the purity of creation for its own sake.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 July 2025
Waldorf Astoria is steeped in New York history—the original property was built by the Astors in the late 1800s—but the new design feels cohesive and fresh, while preserving the iconic Art Deco motif.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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