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to cause (something) to pass from one to another
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Recent Examples of imparts
These numbers do not, on their own, say anything about the benefit that an elite degree imparts.
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Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
Acme imparts a sense of trust by foregrounding its own lack of omniscience.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
The first French cheese to receive Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, it is aged in limestone caves and inoculated with Penicillum roqueforti, which imparts its distinctive taste.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Just don’t expect the experience to be particularly educational, for any information the host imparts about the animals is pretty consistently drowned out by screaming children.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Rice water increases the density of follicles on the scalp, strengthens the growth process, and imparts silkiness.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
While each state imparts a different tang to a dish that may be common to all of South India, there are also a bevy of signature dishes unique to each state, and culinary approaches that are distinct to a state.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Plus, the metal tip imparts a cooling sensation with each application.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Every great winemaking region imparts something recognizably unique to its wines, and Takahiko told me that in Hokkaido this was umami, the earthy flavor so revered in Japanese cooking.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
Acme imparts a sense of trust by foregrounding its own lack of omniscience.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
The first French cheese to receive Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, it is aged in limestone caves and inoculated with Penicillum roqueforti, which imparts its distinctive taste.
—Nancy Vienneau, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Just don’t expect the experience to be particularly educational, for any information the host imparts about the animals is pretty consistently drowned out by screaming children.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 7 Mar. 2026
Rice water increases the density of follicles on the scalp, strengthens the growth process, and imparts silkiness.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 6 Mar. 2026
While each state imparts a different tang to a dish that may be common to all of South India, there are also a bevy of signature dishes unique to each state, and culinary approaches that are distinct to a state.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
Plus, the metal tip imparts a cooling sensation with each application.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2026
Every great winemaking region imparts something recognizably unique to its wines, and Takahiko told me that in Hokkaido this was umami, the earthy flavor so revered in Japanese cooking.
—Alex Halberstadt, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imparts
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Lumentum’s technology helps convert electrical signals into light, and Corning makes the optical fiber that transmits the light across the data center.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Fairlinked’s evidence that LinkedIn transmits data to third-party firms includes the presence of a hidden iframe from American-Israeli firm Human Security, which offers technology for detecting and blocking bots.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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An extension gives you more time to file, but not more time to pay, according to the IRS.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The concentrated, weightless formula gives full coverage with minimal product for the most natural-looking finish.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, the striking shrub spreads by roots and seeds, overtaking native plants.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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The disease spreads through coughing or sneezing with respiratory droplets containing bacteria.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Take the brand’s Antigua coffee table, which conveys an effortless, breezy place for morning coffee on your deck or patio.—
Blake Bakkila,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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Moss’ dour expression, over-relied upon for silent exposition throughout six seasons, conveys terror in the here and now, as well as for a future where fear is replaced by acquiescence.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Imparts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imparts. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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