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to cause (something) to pass from one to another
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Recent Examples of imparts
Rosemary, which imparts a bright fragrance to a bouquet, symbolizes fidelity.
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Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Letting both of these seasonings (plus additional salt and pepper) sit on the wings, even for just 30 minutes, imparts tons of flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
The rich brown shade imparts barely-noticeable color that subtly brightens my gaze, while lifting and separating each lash with just a few swipes.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
True to its name, the hyaluronic acid in the formula imparts much of its skin-quenching power.
—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
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
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026
Letting both of these seasonings (plus additional salt and pepper) sit on the wings, even for just 30 minutes, imparts tons of flavor.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
The rich brown shade imparts barely-noticeable color that subtly brightens my gaze, while lifting and separating each lash with just a few swipes.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Feb. 2026
True to its name, the hyaluronic acid in the formula imparts much of its skin-quenching power.
—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
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
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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The bill also gives the legal right to anyone who is harmed by such material to seek a remedy and bring an action against the entity that distributed the material.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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Health Benefits of Turmeric Latte The primary compound in turmeric, curcumin, gives turmeric lattes their bright yellow color.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
16 Feb. 2026
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Fear often spreads faster than facts, and perspective usually becomes its first casualty.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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Like a blazing inferno, the riot spreads swiftly and suddenly.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Lenderman conveys this perfectly, despite having never played it live before.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mary does nothing to hide her irritability with him, something Metcalf conveys to perfection.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Imparts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imparts. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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