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
Germany and the United States—thanks in part to the diffusion of British industrial methods—were able to achieve greater scale than a small island in the northwest corner of Europe.
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Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
Whether Borrelia amplification by pheasants poses a risk to gamekeepers and land managers, or even to the general public through broader ecological diffusion, is still unknown.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Policymakers in Washington should also design AI regulation to enable responsible technology diffusion.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2025
Key Ingredients: Optimal diffusion powder, hyaluronic acid, peptides Finish: Natural
Coverage: Full
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—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
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Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
Whether Borrelia amplification by pheasants poses a risk to gamekeepers and land managers, or even to the general public through broader ecological diffusion, is still unknown.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Policymakers in Washington should also design AI regulation to enable responsible technology diffusion.
—Michael C. Horowitz, Foreign Affairs, 18 Apr. 2025
Key Ingredients: Optimal diffusion powder, hyaluronic acid, peptides Finish: Natural
Coverage: Full
Shades: 30
Size: 0.21 oz.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diffusion
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In any event, Jia’s longtime admirers will recognize that this oddly repetitive scene is itself a repetition.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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As the latest repetition of the Iron Man and Avengers formula, Thunderbolts* markets familiarity as a brand.—
Armond White,
National Review,
2 May 2025
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“Diffusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diffusion. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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