Synonyms of influences

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noun

plural of influence

1

as in sways

the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly

a mayor who doesn't hesitate to use her influence to get business leaders behind civic improvements

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sways
• leverages
• authorities
• weights
• credits
• ins
• juices
• pulls
• importances
• impacts
• clouts
• consequences
• impressions
• moments
• hefts
• dominances
• reigns
• dominions
• impresses
• counterinfluences
• sovereignties
• imprints
• eminences
• scepters
• predominances
• supremacies
• commands
• marks
• masteries

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weaknesses
• impotences
• impotencies

2

as in effects

the power to bring about a result on another

the basic premise of astrology is that the position of the stars has an influence on human affairs

Synonyms & Similar Words

• effects
• impacts
• consequences
• repercussions
• sways
• marks
• weights
• pulls
• significances
• authorities
• dominions
• importances
• dominations
• prestiges
• clouts
• commands
• sovereignties
• supremacies
• masteries

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weaknesses
• impotences
• impotencies

influences

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verb

present tense third-person singular of influence

as in affects

to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response

the news reports of the devastating flood influenced a great many people to make contributions for food and supplies

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affects
• impacts
• impresses
• touches
• strikes
• interests
• inspires
• sways
• reaches
• tells (on)
• moves
• involves
• gets to
• bothers
• concerns
• attracts
• biases
• fascinates
• disturbs
• troubles
• worries
• colors
• penetrates
• plagues
• entrances
• dazzles
• stresses
• carries away
• stirs
• transports
• upsets
• engages
• perturbs
• distresses
• enraptures
• afflicts
• ravishes
• enchants
• tries
• charms
• enthralls
• pierces
• harasses
• captivates
• disquiets
• smites
• agitates
• discomforts
• allures
• strains
• discomposes
• flusters
• wrings
• harries
• pesters
• bewitches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bores
• tires
• wearies
• palls
• jades
• underwhelms

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of influences

Noun

Since moving to Brooklyn's Bedford-Stuyvesant 10 years ago, founder Melanie Dir has absorbed the historic neighborhood's character—its character and community—eventually distilling those influences into a fragrance brand that debuted this April. — Parizaad Khan Sethi, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026

Leaders must be grounded in self-awareness and their influence, leaning into emotional intelligence and humility; recognizing that different styles shape how people show up amid many influences, good, bad and ugly. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

The report also recommends greater consideration of human influences beyond greenhouse gases, specifically listing aerosols, irrigation, and land-use changes. — ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

As a rapper, Rodriguez—real name Ryan Adams, which, dear God—wears his influences on his sleeve. — Drew Millard, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026

Pop crossovers, polished ballads and the young seeds of bro-country were what populated the radio, but Church loved harder rock influences, outlaw heroes, and even the Muscle Shoals soul. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

But under the surface, new influences — cutting-edge museums and international culinary and design trends — are quietly transforming this city, offering a dose of contemporary sophistication. — New York Times, 16 July 2026

The band was in part a reflection of its initial influences, from the indie pop of Prefab Sprout to the elegant songcraft of Burt Bacharach. — Steve Appleford, SPIN, 16 July 2026

Grubbs cites Sam Peckinpah, the Coen brothers and Jacques Audiard as key influences, particularly in their handling of moral ambiguity, atmosphere and crime. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 15 July 2026

Verb

The New Discovery Ecosystem Retail Dive recently reported that luxury shoppers are using TikTok to find product reviews and other content that influences purchases. — Bernard May, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Alongside the 68-email chain with Adam, there’s the 45-email chain and two Google Docs with Jake Montano, who writes about how his drag family influences his sense of self. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

In a March interview with PEOPLE, Garner opened up about how their close friendship influences their collaboration. — Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

Daily sunlight helps regulate your circadian rhythm, which influences sleep quality, insulin sensitivity, appetite, and blood sugar control. — Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 13 July 2026

By calling a game early for excessive precipitation (or making players continue to trudge through poor conditions), an umpire’s subjective view of weather conditions directly influences MLB records. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026

That’s because a complex web of factors influences how or even if our bodies process calories. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Politics influences how judges rule almost everywhere in the world. — Tom Campbell, Oc Register, 4 July 2026

Ferritin is essential for oxygen transport (hemoglobin) and also influences energy production, hair growth cycles, cognitive function, mood, and thyroid metabolism. — Tatiana Dias, Vogue, 30 June 2026