as in suffuses
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
parents who infuse their children with strong moral values
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of infuses
The idea that dance is for everyone, regardless of ability, infuses the festival.
—
Cameron Pugh,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables.
—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
For Straight, Hydrated Strands Wavytalk The steam technology in this straightening tool infuses moisture into your hair, reduces frizz and minimizes heat damage while delivering sleek, pin-straight results.
—
V Brand Stories,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Buddha offers an egalitarian path to enlightenment; Confucius codifies a religion of learning; Augustine infuses Christianity with Plato and Aristotle; Martin Luther shifts spirituality inward; Duns Scotus separates belief from knowledge; William of Ockham cultivates equality under the law.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
But there was this paradox in this basic idea that this menacing, nihilistic person [Nile Jarvis] actually infuses her with life.
—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Told over the course of six summers, then picking up a decade later, the feel-good tale infuses the perfect amount of depth and emotion to elevate it beyond a typical teen romance.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 June 2026
The bespoke fragrance infuses all of the satisfying bath products.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Cameron Pugh,
Christian Science Monitor,
24 June 2026
Mojo is built on a combination of garlic and citrus, creating a bright, punchy sauce and marinade that infuses and flavors grilled meats, seafood and vegetables.
—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
For Straight, Hydrated Strands Wavytalk The steam technology in this straightening tool infuses moisture into your hair, reduces frizz and minimizes heat damage while delivering sleek, pin-straight results.
—
V Brand Stories,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Buddha offers an egalitarian path to enlightenment; Confucius codifies a religion of learning; Augustine infuses Christianity with Plato and Aristotle; Martin Luther shifts spirituality inward; Duns Scotus separates belief from knowledge; William of Ockham cultivates equality under the law.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
But there was this paradox in this basic idea that this menacing, nihilistic person [Nile Jarvis] actually infuses her with life.
—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
Cooking scallions low and slow draws out their aroma, which infuses the oil that becomes part of the sauce for this dish.
—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
Told over the course of six summers, then picking up a decade later, the feel-good tale infuses the perfect amount of depth and emotion to elevate it beyond a typical teen romance.
—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
9 June 2026
The bespoke fragrance infuses all of the satisfying bath products.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infuses
suffuses
Verb
-
But the latter’s crisply executed harmonies are but one of multiple examples of what splendid singing suffuses this production.
-
Announcing its hardcore aspirations with a moody steel-blue palette that suffuses the rural setting with dread, the film takes place almost entirely on a remote cow farm, the home of a mixed-race family of three.
Cite this Entry
“Infuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infuses. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
