as in diffuseness
the use of too many words to express an idea
the author's tendency toward diffusion makes the novel a tedious read
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Recent Examples of diffusion
But both the working paper and the new Fed research point out that the age gap in hiring predates the mass diffusion of AI tools.
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Camp doesn't make its own filters, but suggests trying wide-angle conversion lenses, macro diopters, and diffusion and color effects filters.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Root diffusion is key, and overall contrast should stay soft.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Placement and diffusion methods, such as candles, diffusers, or sprays, ensure a consistent scent throughout a home.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
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Tristan Bove, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Camp doesn't make its own filters, but suggests trying wide-angle conversion lenses, macro diopters, and diffusion and color effects filters.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 2 June 2026
Root diffusion is key, and overall contrast should stay soft.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Placement and diffusion methods, such as candles, diffusers, or sprays, ensure a consistent scent throughout a home.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diffusion
Noun
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Its beauty lies in repetition, in comfort and in the quiet rituals of everyday life.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
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No matter how often Democrats and race idolaters insist that white supremacy remains America's defining force, repetition does not transform an assertion into reality.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The repetitiveness of the plot is not helped by the many montages writer-director Yandy Laurens uses as shortcuts, instead of writing scenes that show how the central relationship is developing.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
15 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Flatulent describes inflated, pretentious writing; garrulity describes excessive talkativeness.—
Gary Gilson,
Star Tribune,
31 Oct. 2020
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“Diffusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diffusion. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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