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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of diffusion
The discovery sheds light on the English language's wide diffusion, long before what was previously understood, Faulkner said in Rome, where the duo had traveled to view the text in person for the first time.
—
CBS News, 17 May 2026
Non-state actors and drone warfare The diffusion of UAV technology has enabled non-state actors to participate in air warfare in unprecedented ways.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
In disaster response, there is no room for diffusion of responsibility.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The recent access restrictions on recent models may slow or stop the diffusion of the most advanced capabilities into open-source models—as long as companies can enforce the restrictions.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for diffusion
CBS News, 17 May 2026
Non-state actors and drone warfare The diffusion of UAV technology has enabled non-state actors to participate in air warfare in unprecedented ways.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
In disaster response, there is no room for diffusion of responsibility.
—Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 4 May 2026
The recent access restrictions on recent models may slow or stop the diffusion of the most advanced capabilities into open-source models—as long as companies can enforce the restrictions.
—Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for diffusion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for diffusion
Noun
-
That repetition wasn't accidental.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
-
Even when some of the tricks become apparent, each new repetition somehow delivers more than the last.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
17 May 2026
Noun
-
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
-
Flatulent describes inflated, pretentious writing; garrulity describes excessive talkativeness.—
Gary Gilson,
Star Tribune,
31 Oct. 2020
Cite this Entry
“Diffusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diffusion. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
