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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
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
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
And my dad was the fourth pilot hired for Alaska Airlines, which gave us the opportunity to see all different parts of the world and instilled the travel bug in me.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
For Dowd, honest conversations with her mom this year instilled in her the importance of discussing her own wishes with her immediate family.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
Born in Boston, Sapini was raised in a family of strong women who instilled in her a deep pride in her Haitian roots.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The boogie-woogie vibe instilled by Federici’s jangly piano pegs it as a pool hall hit rather than the headphones-listening and ponderous nature of the original.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The notion that skin prep is all that’s needed is one Frankel’s instilled in her daughter, Bryn, despite having handfuls of free makeup products at her disposal.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
This relentless pursuit of excellence, instilled by his father’s high standards, forged a foundational belief that sheer will could overcome natural talent.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Those revelations in 2022 further instilled in survivors a sense that SBC leadership betrayed them.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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
Verb
As the playoffs loom, Bibbs said the team will trust the culture that Sam has instilled in them.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
And my dad was the fourth pilot hired for Alaska Airlines, which gave us the opportunity to see all different parts of the world and instilled the travel bug in me.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
For Dowd, honest conversations with her mom this year instilled in her the importance of discussing her own wishes with her immediate family.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2025
Born in Boston, Sapini was raised in a family of strong women who instilled in her a deep pride in her Haitian roots.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
The boogie-woogie vibe instilled by Federici’s jangly piano pegs it as a pool hall hit rather than the headphones-listening and ponderous nature of the original.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The notion that skin prep is all that’s needed is one Frankel’s instilled in her daughter, Bryn, despite having handfuls of free makeup products at her disposal.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
This relentless pursuit of excellence, instilled by his father’s high standards, forged a foundational belief that sheer will could overcome natural talent.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Those revelations in 2022 further instilled in survivors a sense that SBC leadership betrayed them.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instilled
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Some residents believe more trees were planted, and La Jolla Development Permit Review Committee trustee Brian Williams said last month that the trees appeared to be closer to one every 10 feet.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Thousands of trees will be planted, increasing the tree canopy for health and beautification.—
Khadejeh Nikouyeh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Look for species tulips that will naturalize and possibly spread over time, or Darwin hybrid tulips that are bred specifically to return year after year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Many dogs are also bred for exaggerated features—such as flat faces or long spines—that cause lifelong pain.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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These platforms were too big, too embedded, too essential.—
Sean Evins,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
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His defeat of 82-year-old Harrison Ford crystallized the Academy’s wholesale rejection of celebrity currency in favor of embedded, touching work.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Karthik’s cinema is rooted, inventive and wildly original, yet universal in emotion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Once the cuttings have rooted, pot the plants and place them in a cool, sunny spot, watering only when the soil is dry.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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By the 1960s, the Royal was so ingrained in the city’s culture that when Major League Baseball’s office of the commissioner granted Kansas City a new baseball team, Kansas Citians chose to name it the Royals.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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After their missions, astronauts would walk through the office and thank the thousands of engineers for getting them back home safely to their families—that’s how deeply ingrained trust and safety were in our systems.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Notably, said Kriner, individuals who are inculcated with a sense of nihilism do not commit crimes to achieve an ideological goal.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The intention of the multi-track is to remove the inherent misalignment of a product and its value chain from the traditional product creation calendar.—
Raj Dhiman,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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But Sauer argued that the doctrine doesn’t hold with regard to foreign affairs, where the President has some inherent constitutional authority.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The condition can be treated and effectively managed using a thin tube or shunt that is implanted surgically and helps drain away the fluid with an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV).—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Elsewhere, Blackrock Neurotech has implanted over 50 people with brain chips, and boasts of amassing thousands of patient--days without adverse events.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Instilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instilled. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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