as in suffuses
to spread throughout
with tie-dyeing, the dye does not interpenetrate the entire fabric
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Patriotism suffuses the Made in America movement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 Nov. 2025 -
An international cult favorite, Lee is revered for the philosophical nerve that suffuses his rigorously inventive melodramas, which variously pick apart the complexities of Korean society.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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What starts as a plush gel, lathers into a rich foam that penetrates deep to remove all traces of residue.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
7 Oct. 2025
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The oil penetrates your skin quickly and can help soothe dry, irritated skin.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
1 Oct. 2025
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Music fans are still mourning the death of legendary singer D’Angelo and lauding how the vastness of his musical experiences, from gospel to funk to soul, permeates his catalog.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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LaChance says Sitake’s daily search for joy permeates the locker room.—
Christopher Kamrani,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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At King Tut's, a sense of warm hospitality pervades the restaurant.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
Nashville Tennessean,
31 Dec. 2025
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Tradition pervades much of the experience—from the collection of saunas ranging from Finnish to classic Turkish bath to the cavernous indoor pool where a roaring fire blazes.—
Jackie Caradonio,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2025
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“Interpenetrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interpenetrates. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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