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
In 2024, Chinese researchers at Tianjin University reported 80 percent higher volumetric power density compared to state-of-the-art PEM fuel cell stacks (at the time) by eliminating gas diffusion layers entirely.
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Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Balmain signs licenses for men’s outerwear and casualwear and launches the B Balmain diffusion line, designed by Christiane Bailly.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
In one more example of investment strategy, the ISSA believes hitting certain metrics for diffusion of its product will create value for broadcasting future Games, which will in turn generate interest, excitement, and young athletes who will go on to compete at future Games.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Over the years, Armani launched a popular diffusion line, Emporio Armani, as well as other successful spin-offs such as Armani Jeans, Armani Exchange and the home interiors brand Armani/Casa.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Tejasri Gururaj, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
Balmain signs licenses for men’s outerwear and casualwear and launches the B Balmain diffusion line, designed by Christiane Bailly.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
In one more example of investment strategy, the ISSA believes hitting certain metrics for diffusion of its product will create value for broadcasting future Games, which will in turn generate interest, excitement, and young athletes who will go on to compete at future Games.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Over the years, Armani launched a popular diffusion line, Emporio Armani, as well as other successful spin-offs such as Armani Jeans, Armani Exchange and the home interiors brand Armani/Casa.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diffusion
Noun
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Rather than getting caught in a web of repetition, Matheny wanted to spin some new ideas that felt natural.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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But for the sake of avoiding repetition, let’s shout out some other players.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 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 8 Oct. 2025.
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