as in suffusing
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
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Recent Examples of infusing
Lawson’s work with Sferic labelmate Yungwebster and his Nostalgians crew draws inspiration from the most atmospheric moments of Travis Scott’s sound, sanding off the edges and infusing it with a soulful, foggy glow.
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Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Bündchen showed off her supermodel prowess in a new Marc O'Polo collection, infusing casual staples with a bit of sultry flair.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
But with Sleep No More, premiering in Berlin’s Special Midnight section this week, the director makes a headlong plunge into horror — infusing the genre with black comedy and a pointed critique of humanity’s slavish worship of capitalism.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Across the metro, restaurants are infusing their menus with Gulf Coast heat, festive color and the kind of soulful cooking that turns an ordinary meal into a party.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
Schulz built this indoor skating rink in 1969, infusing the design with Bavarian charm.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny also stands within a much longer Puerto Rican tradition of infusing both joy and protest into music, a tradition in which celebration itself becomes an act of resistance.
—Dr. Carlos A Torre, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Boyden and colleagues successfully expanded a biological sample by infusing it with a hydrogel made of sodium acrylate.
—Molly Herring, Quanta Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 24 Feb. 2026
The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
Bündchen showed off her supermodel prowess in a new Marc O'Polo collection, infusing casual staples with a bit of sultry flair.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
But with Sleep No More, premiering in Berlin’s Special Midnight section this week, the director makes a headlong plunge into horror — infusing the genre with black comedy and a pointed critique of humanity’s slavish worship of capitalism.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Across the metro, restaurants are infusing their menus with Gulf Coast heat, festive color and the kind of soulful cooking that turns an ordinary meal into a party.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 12 Feb. 2026
Schulz built this indoor skating rink in 1969, infusing the design with Bavarian charm.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny also stands within a much longer Puerto Rican tradition of infusing both joy and protest into music, a tradition in which celebration itself becomes an act of resistance.
—Dr. Carlos A Torre, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026
Boyden and colleagues successfully expanded a biological sample by infusing it with a hydrogel made of sodium acrylate.
—Molly Herring, Quanta Magazine, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infusing
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Your energetic 5th house hosts the meeting of Mercury and Pluto, suffusing your hobbies with cosmic delight.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rafiq suspected that the anxiety suffusing the market had made any pickpockets unlikely to be scoping out potential shoppers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Elements like moody jewel tones spill into the color palette, as well as warm, romantic lighting, each detail imbuing spaces with a touch of sophistication and ease that reflects Holiday’s elegance.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
26 Feb. 2026
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Then Earth will cast a shadow on the moon, imbuing it with a red hue.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Infusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infusing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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