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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
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 May 2026
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
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Indeed, a stagnant job market, along with tech leaders warning of mass AI job displacement, has instilled fear in many recent grads.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The Avalanche have been instilled as a plus-135 to capture the Cup, while the Golden Knights are plus-575.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Wednesday’s performance from junior right-hander Evan Wilson and the defense further instilled much of that same confidence.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
The discipline and work ethic of her father and the reinvention into the labor market by her mother instilled in her an early awareness that success isn't defined by titles alone.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
This instilled in me a deep sense of justice and ultimately manifested into my nearly fourteen-year nonprofit career.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Born May 4, 1930, in Clayton, Alabama, Katherine raised 10 children in a two-bedroom house in Gary, Indiana, and instilled in them a deep sense of faith, resilience, and work ethic long before global fame.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 May 2026
That’s the mentality instilled in the top players the Hurricanes have churned out under Cristobal.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Our mum’s a voracious reader and really instilled reading.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 May 2026
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
In fact, even if AI development were to stall today, which is highly improbable, firms would still face years of adjustment to manage the shock AI has instilled in organizations.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Indeed, a stagnant job market, along with tech leaders warning of mass AI job displacement, has instilled fear in many recent grads.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The Avalanche have been instilled as a plus-135 to capture the Cup, while the Golden Knights are plus-575.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Wednesday’s performance from junior right-hander Evan Wilson and the defense further instilled much of that same confidence.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
The discipline and work ethic of her father and the reinvention into the labor market by her mother instilled in her an early awareness that success isn't defined by titles alone.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 11 May 2026
This instilled in me a deep sense of justice and ultimately manifested into my nearly fourteen-year nonprofit career.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 May 2026
Born May 4, 1930, in Clayton, Alabama, Katherine raised 10 children in a two-bedroom house in Gary, Indiana, and instilled in them a deep sense of faith, resilience, and work ethic long before global fame.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 4 May 2026
That’s the mentality instilled in the top players the Hurricanes have churned out under Cristobal.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instilled
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The top of the Garden Pavilion is covered in solar panels, which are feet away from a food garden that is an ode to the White House kitchen garden Michelle Obama planted in 2009.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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It was planted in front of a wall running east to west, so the southern sun was blocked.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Modern monocultures were bred for a stable climate that no longer exists.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Since winning the initial start of his career by 5 ¾ lengths at Oaklawn Park, big things were expected from this Kentucky-bred.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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The pilot, which used Avery Dennison’s embedded RFID sensor technology in garments, demonstrated how the scannable system can accurately and automatically capture data needed to handle garments at scale.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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The fake court language, the formal tone and the embedded QR code all contribute to an experience designed to short-circuit your skepticism.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The result is luxury deeply rooted in place.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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For Marines aboard the ship, the mission is rooted in service and sacrifice.—
Sarah Alegre,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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There are few garments more ingrained in the preppy aesthetic than short-sleeve polo shirts.—
Lucía Tejo,
Glamour,
25 May 2026
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Has this behavior become so ingrained in our culture that it is accepted normalcy?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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We were constantly informed that our purpose was to become genteel and inculcated in Christian virtue.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 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
Adjective
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Liquid fuel rockets will always have their inherent limitations, as will any systems that hope to augment or replace them.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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Cultural change takes time, and in some industries, high-pressure environments are inherent to the work itself.—
Christine Muldoon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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When the woman is ready to try and have children, even years later, the eggs can be thawed, fertilized and implanted in her uterus.—
Will Croxton,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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From search-and-rescue drones navigating tight rock crevices to flexible medical devices implanted in moving joints, the potential applications are vast.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 May 2026
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“Instilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instilled. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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