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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Glycolic and lactic acids sweep away dead surface skin cells, soften rough patches, and brighten your complexion, while salicylic acid penetrates more deeply to clear congestion.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
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Dot stands patiently in heavy fabrics on a Sunday, while George stares at her with a razor focus that never penetrates her soul.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Cooking with whole spices adds a complex, alluring flavor that permeates both the rice and the meatballs.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Glass bottles of water, even in cars for day excursions, were a welcome break from the plastic that still permeates too many other high-end, supposedly conscious stays.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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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 29 Jan. 2026.
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