as in planting
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 instilling
Ellis advises parents that even if teens make a few purchases that seem frivolous or foolish, instilling good financial habits is what’s most important.
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Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
But my parents did a really good job of instilling in me that I shouldn’t be entitled to anything.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Growing up, his mother sang background for the legendary Miriam Makeba, instilling in him a deep connection to the continent.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Despite these unanswered questions, there are ways to enhance awareness throughout communities, while instilling hope to those who are struggling.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This included providing furniture and food to families that couldn’t afford it while instilling love in those around her, Brenda Miller wrote.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Environmental innovation and instilling an appreciation for nature in the next generation are values close to both Prince William and Princess Kate's hearts.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The band gains converts through immersion rather than instilling commitment through instruction or discourse.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Entirely contemptuous of legal precedent, his administration is more focused on instilling fear than on effectively decreasing crime.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
Yolande Clark-Jackson, Parents, 20 Oct. 2025
But my parents did a really good job of instilling in me that I shouldn’t be entitled to anything.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
Growing up, his mother sang background for the legendary Miriam Makeba, instilling in him a deep connection to the continent.
—Essence, 23 Sep. 2025
Despite these unanswered questions, there are ways to enhance awareness throughout communities, while instilling hope to those who are struggling.
—Eric Wood, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This included providing furniture and food to families that couldn’t afford it while instilling love in those around her, Brenda Miller wrote.
—Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Environmental innovation and instilling an appreciation for nature in the next generation are values close to both Prince William and Princess Kate's hearts.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The band gains converts through immersion rather than instilling commitment through instruction or discourse.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Entirely contemptuous of legal precedent, his administration is more focused on instilling fear than on effectively decreasing crime.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instilling
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Spring is typically best for planting perennials and shrubs, though some bare-root trees can be planted in winter in milder climates.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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There’s been so many examples through the years of filmmakers planting all these seeds or proposing these big universes and imagining these big slates that never end up going anywhere.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Oct. 2025
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Morrissey explodes the comparatively respectable conventions of prior Frankenstein adaptations by embracing the deranged erotic and fascist implications of building and breeding new life.—
Rory Doherty,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
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Animals at this time are moving for migration, and they’re distracted by breeding and hunting season.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
20 Oct. 2025
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Scientists are also exploring gene therapy—implanting a gene that helps to inhibit blood vessel growth—in the hope of treating retinopathy with a one-time eye treatment.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
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Printing new tissue While traditional bioprinting can already create tissues like cartilage and muscle, implanting them remains a major challenge.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The researchers overcame traditional size limitations by embedding thin but powerful actuators that respond to heat and pressure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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These partnerships support student exchanges, cross-border workshops and exhibitions, embedding the program in a global education ecosystem and exposing participants to multiple markets and design cultures, Kim noted.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Oct. 2025
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“Instilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instilling. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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