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

Once late payment influences decisions, the issue extends beyond an administrative working-capital discipline question. — Andreas Schweitzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

As seen with Raye and Dean, London cool-girl style meets retro jazz crooner is an aesthetic that’s become ubiquitous among the rising crop of London singers and songwriters with jazz influences. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

Naturally, their experiences heavily shaped the hotel’s aesthetic, bringing layers of Tibetan, Persian, Indian, and Uzbek influences into the centuries-old adobe buildings. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026

At the crossroads of civilizations, this island nation has long lured design buffs with its walled villages, fairy-tale architecture, and mix of Arab and European influences. — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

The singer-songwriter also spoke about some of his earliest musical and songwriting influences, including one early 2000s romance film that left an impression on him. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Cool Camo and Olive While utilitarian influences—think military jackets, cargo pants—have been showing up in trends, camo print feels like its final boss. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

Related Stories The music in the film blends influences from the 1980s and ’90s, particularly drawing inspiration from Filipino and Filipino-American musical culture. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026

Her lyrics, like those of many of her biggest musical influences, are dense texts, full of winking allusions and subtle references to records, bands, and albums that have shaped her own songwriting. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Verb

The right dose, delivered consistently and appropriately, influences outcomes. — John Graham Harper, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

The pair bonded over their Vietnamese roots, and that shared heritage now influences their entertaining styles. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

The 10-year US Treasury yield influences mortgages rates, auto loans and rates for business loans. — Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Because the forest canopy influences shade, temperature, water loss and photosynthesis, the index provides a powerful measure of forest function. — Regan E. Dunn, The Conversation, 13 Aug. 2026

This is why the choice between a flyby mission and a landing mission on Mars influences the spacecraft’s speed, trajectory, and therefore the time taken to reach the planet. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026

While no single food can prevent illness, your diet significantly influences your immune health. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 6 Aug. 2026

As the following charts will show, a more accurate way to describe it is that the short-end of the Treasury curve heavily influences the Fed funds rate. — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026

Improvements in motors and airframe design continue to push aircraft performance forward, yet thermal management still influences endurance, payload capability and long-term reliability. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026