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as in infuses
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
she was suffused with an overwhelming feeling of liberation as her horse broke into a gallop
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as in penetrates
to spread throughout
a living room suffused with warm sunlight
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Recent Examples of suffuses
The soft natural light suffuses the red clay brick room, centered around long communal tables, introducing an intimate ease that invites you to linger.
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Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Well, that and quantum teleportation, which is the reason that quantum entanglement suffuses this entire field to this day.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
To this day, kingship suffuses Iranian literature and mythology.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Fredericksburg, Texas Located in the Texas Hill Country with a population just shy of 12,000, Fredericksburg was founded in 1846 by German immigrants—and that heritage suffuses the town's food, architecture, and culture today.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The notion that Social Security faces a shortfall suffuses the national conversation about preparing for retirement.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
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
Anais Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
Well, that and quantum teleportation, which is the reason that quantum entanglement suffuses this entire field to this day.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
To this day, kingship suffuses Iranian literature and mythology.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
Fredericksburg, Texas Located in the Texas Hill Country with a population just shy of 12,000, Fredericksburg was founded in 1846 by German immigrants—and that heritage suffuses the town's food, architecture, and culture today.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
The notion that Social Security faces a shortfall suffuses the national conversation about preparing for retirement.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 28 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suffuses
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This new Chinese luxury hotel brand infuses a sense of local culture that many of the international names in the city lack.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Ballroom culture infuses all aspects of the show, including a parade of costumes, ranging from contemporary neon getups to sumptuous evening gowns and glittering headdresses.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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After sauce has cooked, submerge meatballs and cook on high for 1 hour to ensure that the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce penetrates every crevice of the hearty meat dish.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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For most mammals, water quickly penetrates wet fur and directly contacts the skin, eliminating the coat’s key benefit.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 Apr. 2026
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Paz imbues Lucila with both an unwavering resilience and an effervescence expected of her youth.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
13 May 2026
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Collins’ labor-intensive process of transcription imbues the work with both the threat of decay and the possibility of survival, reflecting a present defined by precarity, resistance, and the choice not to go down with a sinking ship.—
Time,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
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Sure, there’s an air of elegance that pervades with guests often embodying that quiet luxury vibe, but that doesn’t spoil the authenticity of the resort, which is a destination for those seeking a blend of sun, sand and sophistication—no matter what designer label your shoes happen to be.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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Maybe her most important one is the raw sentimentality that pervades even seemingly vapid moments.—
E.R. Pulgar,
Pitchfork,
16 Apr. 2026
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Career growth that goes beyond the job description LJA invests heavily in its people’s career growth, employing full-time trainers who teach management and communication skills.—
Sara Hansen,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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Early Literacy Act invests millions, makes kindergarten mandatory One of the most significant measures signed into law is the Georgia Early Literacy Act.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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All of it contributes to the feeling that permeates a building and often sets the stage for how successful a franchise will be under that coach.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The stench permeates passing cars with the windows up, lingering inside for days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Each of the treatment rooms is named for a different flower or herb, and inside, that specific fragrance fills the space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Drivers frequently slow earlier than expected as the ramp fills.—
Eva Flowe
May 11,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Instead, the committee said young children should receive one vaccine for chickenpox and a different shot known as MMR that inoculates against measles, mumps and rubella.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
24 Sep. 2025
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Develop Character To Combat Cognitive Warfare Developing and strengthening character inoculates individuals.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Suffuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suffuses. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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