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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
Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
That’s because Anthropic had instilled in it certain restrictions.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
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
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
Allman was active in the Methodist church, and her parents instilled the importance of education into their girls.
—Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 27 Feb. 2026
That’s because Anthropic had instilled in it certain restrictions.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
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
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
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Sheep are overwhelmingly bred and slaughtered for meat, either lamb or mutton.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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For example, cross-pollinating a plum with an apricot produces a pluot, a hybrid fruit bred for its smooth skin and sweet, juicy flesh.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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The exodus could weaken the surveillance and counterintelligence apparatus that helped sustain Venezuela’s authoritarian system for years, even as analysts warn that remnants of the network remain deeply embedded and capable of operating in the shadows.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
24 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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But Losquadro’s connection to the Titan community was rooted largely in campus employment.—
Jenelyn Russo,
Oc Register,
27 Feb. 2026
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Also, Sa Su Phi is rooted and closely linked to Milan.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a world where the platforms these companies have created have become so ingrained in society and daily life, Galloway is also asking consumers to reflect upon giving up convenience for a higher purpose.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
28 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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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
Adjective
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Guess for some of us, strength of character truly is tied to presidential policies and their inherent results after all.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Mar. 2026
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And, despite their inherent plushness, the towels don’t feel weighed down after use.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
27 Feb. 2026
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Startups have built devices that, when implanted, help people with ALS and paralysis move, speak, and expand their overall functioning.—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
26 Feb. 2026
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Score and partner Steven Mills are now suing the clinic and its doctor because the wrong embryo was implanted in Score.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Instilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instilled. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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