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

The tradition has also integrated influences from Christianity as well as various European and Native American folk traditions, resulting in the formation of a uniquely American religious practice. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 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

In their survey, eras when European societies have faced greater insecurity, such as times of economic stress, have correlated with an uptick in the belief in non-physical, spiritual or magical influences. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Given so many biological, genetic and environmental influences, simply labeling someone as obese does little to explain that person’s overall health. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026

The language is closely related to — but distinct from — German, with a heavy admixture of Hebrew and Aramaic vocabulary, Slavic grammar and other influences. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

And as a guy in power armor, Iron Man straddles the line of being a mecha, but his Marvel Tokon design spotlights Gundam and Tekkaman influences. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026

For Russian propagandists, the Azov Brigade, which began as a nationalist militia, was shorthand for the supposedly fascist influences from which Vladimir Putin claimed to be liberating Ukraine. — Joshua Yaffa, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

Global influences shine in Motek's Mediterranean Chicken Schnitzel and Döner Haus's authentic German street food. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

Because the galaxy’s gravity influences the stellar stream’s shape and motion, the researchers used the trail of stars to trace the galaxy’s gravitational field. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 13 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

Before outreach, identify who experiences the problem, who influences the buying decision and who approves the investment. — Tausif Shaikh, Forbes.com, 12 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