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to cause (something) to pass from one to another
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Recent Examples of imparts
True to its name, the hyaluronic acid in the formula imparts much of its skin-quenching power.
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Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Unlike chubby tamales wrapped in corn husks, the Oaxacan version is flatter, with a more balanced mix of masa and filling, and steamed in a banana leaf that imparts a grassy aroma.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
The lessons Saturn imparts on us are going to rock our worlds for the better.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 Dec. 2025
Instead of a sharp line, this imparts more of a shadow, mimicking the shadow of a naturally voluminous lip.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
Mazzei explains that Il Caggio features a combination of factors ideal for Sangiovese, including altitudes between 1,050 and 1,150 feet, which ensure balanced ripening, and deep and well-drained clay, schist, and calcareous marl soils dotted with a type of sandstone that imparts intense minerality.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
When burned, the wood produces a rich, aromatic smoke due to high lignin levels, which imparts a more intense flavor than oak or hickory, with earthy cumin undertones and a mild sweetness.
—Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
For those not in the know, THC is the chemical compound in cannabis that imparts the high.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, the film imparts a hopeful feeling.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
Unlike chubby tamales wrapped in corn husks, the Oaxacan version is flatter, with a more balanced mix of masa and filling, and steamed in a banana leaf that imparts a grassy aroma.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 20 Dec. 2025
The lessons Saturn imparts on us are going to rock our worlds for the better.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 17 Dec. 2025
Instead of a sharp line, this imparts more of a shadow, mimicking the shadow of a naturally voluminous lip.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025
Mazzei explains that Il Caggio features a combination of factors ideal for Sangiovese, including altitudes between 1,050 and 1,150 feet, which ensure balanced ripening, and deep and well-drained clay, schist, and calcareous marl soils dotted with a type of sandstone that imparts intense minerality.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 14 Dec. 2025
When burned, the wood produces a rich, aromatic smoke due to high lignin levels, which imparts a more intense flavor than oak or hickory, with earthy cumin undertones and a mild sweetness.
—Von Diaz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Dec. 2025
For those not in the know, THC is the chemical compound in cannabis that imparts the high.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Ultimately, the film imparts a hopeful feeling.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imparts
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The CubeSat takes a high-definition image of its surroundings every 2 minutes and transmits it to the laptop.—
Joanna Goodrich,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 Dec. 2025
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In one of his stories a fabricator of artificial eyes creates a portable surveillance camera in the form of an egg-size eyeball that transmits images to its creator.—
Michael Dirda,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Dec. 2025
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Directly across from the hotel, guests can walk to a lift that gives them immediate access to Andermatt’s 112 miles of slopes—enough to keep you fully immersed in the winter wonderland for days on end.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Jan. 2026
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Align with what actually uplevels you, not what confirms bias, is rage bait, or just gives a dopamine hit.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That's how informality spreads, and productivity dies.—
Ricardo Torres,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Measles symptoms can appear between seven and 21 days after exposure and may include high fever, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, white spots inside the mouth and a red blotchy rash that typically starts on the face and spreads downward.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Packed within that initial exchange is believably casual dialogue that conveys not only their inner concerns but also their relationship to their environment.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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More effective diplomacy, as demonstrated by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron at the same forum, conveys the same message about resisting bullying through measured language that preserves dignity and institutional respect.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Imparts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imparts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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