as in suffused
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
her training at the school for the deaf imbued her with a sense of purpose that she had never known before
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Recent Examples of imbued
Baccarat, expert purveyors of all things crystal since 1764, have imbued all its glass-making know-how with a soft pastel hue.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Hindu culture imbued pickles with sacred meaning.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
For centuries, royal tiaras have served as wearable pieces of history, imbued with symbolism, lineage, and power.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Set against piano and trumpet melodies, each verse is imbued with messages of hope and resilience, reflecting the group’s unwavering spirit.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Monet sent letters and postcards across a continent of space and a century of time, to be imbued with new and varied meanings by every curator, software engineer, child, and parent who lays eyes on them.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
These are not just clothes, but companions—objects imbued with memory, patience, and a touch of serendipity.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
In mid-December, viewers of social media saw Duffy slide behind the wheel of a sleek, black, limited-edition Corvette, imbued with patriotic insignia to celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 18 Mar. 2026
Liquid fuels imbued rockets with a more powerful thrust and, thanks to their variable flow, also offered more control—precisely what would be needed for any serious attempt at spaceflight.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Hindu culture imbued pickles with sacred meaning.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
For centuries, royal tiaras have served as wearable pieces of history, imbued with symbolism, lineage, and power.
—Eloise Moran, InStyle, 31 Mar. 2026
Set against piano and trumpet melodies, each verse is imbued with messages of hope and resilience, reflecting the group’s unwavering spirit.
—Tere Aguilera, Billboard, 27 Mar. 2026
Monet sent letters and postcards across a continent of space and a century of time, to be imbued with new and varied meanings by every curator, software engineer, child, and parent who lays eyes on them.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
These are not just clothes, but companions—objects imbued with memory, patience, and a touch of serendipity.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Mar. 2026
In mid-December, viewers of social media saw Duffy slide behind the wheel of a sleek, black, limited-edition Corvette, imbued with patriotic insignia to celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 18 Mar. 2026
Liquid fuels imbued rockets with a more powerful thrust and, thanks to their variable flow, also offered more control—precisely what would be needed for any serious attempt at spaceflight.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbued
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Lawrence’s vision of an arc of American history suffused with violence and injustice is obviously not one to which the current US administration would be at all sympathetic.—
Michael Lobel,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Neighborhood residents will surely gravitate to the lush art deco-style lobby, suffused with thousands of plants and whimsical figurines.—
Travis Levius,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, Gisou’s option boasts fresh floral notes and a formula infused with honey.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Imbued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbued. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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