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to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a charismatic leader who instilled in his followers a passionate commitment to the cause
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Recent Examples of instilled
William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
But watching Micah Ski definitely just instilled in this deep drive to not be a skier.
—Outside Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Pilar, a former Ford Agency model and actress, instilled confidence and poise in her kids from an early age.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
Michelle reflected on how both of her parents instilled confidence in her from a young age which unquestionably informs her style sensibility to date.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
His mother—central in shaping his early confidence—instilled in him a kind of resilience that would later fuel his global ambitions.
—Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Maye was efficient, didn’t turn the ball over, made plays with his arm and his legs, instilled confidence in his teammates and, most importantly, came away with a 33-27 win in Week 2.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Farming and fishing are the islands’ economic drivers, and the urge to leave is so deeply instilled that the diaspora—spread across the United States, Canada, Brazil, and beyond—is estimated to be six times larger than the population of the islands, a mere 244,000 people (and steadily shrinking).
—Philip Sherburne, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Lundberg’s confidence reflects that of his players, who’ve been instilled with the vision of being honey badgers.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
My cultural upbringing has instilled in me a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness between people, place, and community.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
The passage of the resolution and the uptick in immigration enforcement nationwide has instilled a sense of fear in the East County city, Kendrick said.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
As trust in institutions faces challenges, Molinaroli sees education as a vital forge for principled leaders, where responsibility is instilled before authority.
—Jason Phillips, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
China’s growth has been fueled by government funding for companies as well as a culture of innovation and speed the country has instilled in its workers, experts said.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Having the heart to help people in need and doing community-minded work is something that has been instilled in Jack from his parents.
—Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 Feb. 2026
Never one to shrink from a challenge Not shrinking from a challenge was a virtue instilled in Keane by some of her earliest mentors.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Mika’s mother - a CPA, professor, and philanthropist - instilled in her an early understanding of legacy as something actively lived and carefully protected.
—William Jones, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026
But watching Micah Ski definitely just instilled in this deep drive to not be a skier.
—Outside Online, 28 Jan. 2026
Pilar, a former Ford Agency model and actress, instilled confidence and poise in her kids from an early age.
—Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025
Michelle reflected on how both of her parents instilled confidence in her from a young age which unquestionably informs her style sensibility to date.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
His mother—central in shaping his early confidence—instilled in him a kind of resilience that would later fuel his global ambitions.
—Janee Bolden, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Maye was efficient, didn’t turn the ball over, made plays with his arm and his legs, instilled confidence in his teammates and, most importantly, came away with a 33-27 win in Week 2.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
Farming and fishing are the islands’ economic drivers, and the urge to leave is so deeply instilled that the diaspora—spread across the United States, Canada, Brazil, and beyond—is estimated to be six times larger than the population of the islands, a mere 244,000 people (and steadily shrinking).
—Philip Sherburne, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2024
Verb
Last fall, Ofelia told the Tribune her father instilled in her the value of independence.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
Lundberg’s confidence reflects that of his players, who’ve been instilled with the vision of being honey badgers.
—John Wawrow, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
My cultural upbringing has instilled in me a deep appreciation for the interconnectedness between people, place, and community.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026
The passage of the resolution and the uptick in immigration enforcement nationwide has instilled a sense of fear in the East County city, Kendrick said.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
As trust in institutions faces challenges, Molinaroli sees education as a vital forge for principled leaders, where responsibility is instilled before authority.
—Jason Phillips, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
China’s growth has been fueled by government funding for companies as well as a culture of innovation and speed the country has instilled in its workers, experts said.
—Michael Wayland, CNBC, 6 Feb. 2026
Having the heart to help people in need and doing community-minded work is something that has been instilled in Jack from his parents.
—Corey Davis, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 3 Feb. 2026
Never one to shrink from a challenge Not shrinking from a challenge was a virtue instilled in Keane by some of her earliest mentors.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instilled
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Upstairs, corridors wrap around a striking double-height bamboo atrium—real moso bamboo is planted at the building's core.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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My flag wasn’t just planted at rock bottom; it was cemented.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Our present podcast era has bred a new generation of interlocutors from the public sphere, veteran interviewees turned journalists.—
Marc Weingarten,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Types Of Suntastic™ Abelia The Suntastic™ Abelia series was bred in Australia with the goal of producing improved varieties with good tolerance to heat and humidity.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
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The letter contained several examples, complete with embedded pictures, explaining how simple text prompts resulted in glossy renderings of Disney characters, including Darth Vader and Iron Man.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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There is wide speculation that people will come to embrace new ways to interact with AI, including through new types of wearable or embedded devices.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
17 Dec. 2025
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Healthy sod should feel firmly rooted, show consistent green growth, and require less frequent watering.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2026
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The 19-year-old, who had been on the pitch for around 10 minutes, scored the equaliser for a team rooted to the bottom of the table, a strike which could just have a major say in the Premier League title race.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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But why has wrestling become so ingrained in the state's culture?—
Cooper Worth,
Des Moines Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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The practice is so ingrained in NBA culture that even suggestions to fight it seem hard to come by.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
15 Feb. 2026
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Patriotism is a value that an IP-dependent tech company fighting Chinese rivals might well be happy to see inculcated in its employees.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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That’s true for Tamma in a different way – it’s inculcated in Tamma that no one will help her but that’s not true.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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In addition to the elation and disappointment that are inherent to the highest level of international competition, the 2026 Olympics had their own distinctive moments.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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In terms of the latter, its inherent flammability has led to many EV fires over the years, which is clearly not ideal.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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But the mix-up also could have occurred in April 2025, when an embryo was implanted into Score at the clinic, Hatfield added.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
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Bio-drones Under the project, codenamed PJN-1, neural chips are reportedly implanted into the birds’ brains, with flight paths controlled by remote operators.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Instilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instilled. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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