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

Brown is a creative and curious cook, and is constantly dabbling in cultural influences to keep things fresh. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

The Little Chartroom has become a chic dining destination with Nordic influences and tasting menus full of Scottish flavors, while sister restaurant Ardfern offers a more relaxed but equally delicious all-day dining experience. — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

The emphasis will be on coastal cuisine and include Mediterranean influences. — Bill Dawers, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

Think high-country venison (or salmon depending on the season) topped with blueberry jus and rhubarb confit, velvety wild mushroom pâté, and impeccably plated dishes that blend French technique with subtle Asian influences. — Michelle Gross, Robb Report, 30 July 2026

Hakim, a genre chameleon who has performed as a sideman for Adrianne Lenker, made a record with the jazz saxophonist Roy Nathanson, and been sampled by T-Pain, has also claimed minimalist icons Steve Reich and Terry Riley as influences. — Mitch Therieau, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

The shimmering silver dress paid homage to the Asian influences that defined Ralph’s January 2026 collection, shown during Paris Couture Week. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 July 2026

From a narrative perspective, Hades and Hades II were major influences. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 23 July 2026

So were these attempts to suppress non-Roman cultural influences ultimately successful? — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 July 2026

Verb

In Iceland, researchers will release 80 weather balloons over a 26-hour period to examine how the eclipse influences Earth’s atmospheric boundary layer — the layer of the atmosphere closest to the ground. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

My team is also investigating how selectively targeting these toxic protein clumps influences their spread, inflammation in the nervous system and brain cell survival across different brain regions. — Sunil Kumar, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

The fed funds rate normally influences – directly or indirectly – movement in the interest rates consumers earn on their savings and pay on their debts. — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 29 July 2026

That rate then influences a wide range of consumer borrowing and savings rates. — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 27 July 2026

According to Harvard research, the circadian system influences heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, hormone levels and urine production alongside sleep and metabolism. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

Food is only one factor that influences blood sugar levels for people with diabetes. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 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