as in suffusing
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
her training at the school for the deaf imbued her with a sense of purpose that she had never known before
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Recent Examples of imbuing
The core 12-year-old is aged in new charred oak and then finished in Madeira, Sauternes, and port casks, imbuing it with enough flavor to sip on its own or use in a cocktail with notes of fruit, spice, and oak in every sip.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Some brands are imbuing the ballet flat with sporty elements to boost appeal for the menswear customer.
—Jack Stanley, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
George Clooney, 'Syriana' (2006) Even with some extra weight and bushy facial hair, Clooney can't hide his talent for imbuing watchable humanity into a role.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
But rather than depict a childhood of adversity, her paintings empower the kids within them to claim their own space, imbuing her memories with strength and light.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Elements like moody jewel tones spill into the color palette, as well as warm, romantic lighting, each detail imbuing spaces with a touch of sophistication and ease that reflects Holiday’s elegance.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
Then Earth will cast a shadow on the moon, imbuing it with a red hue.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026
Perhaps there’s some unseen optimism guiding Sarah, imbuing the film with a secretly uplifting quality, despite the gloomy subject matter.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Or, medieval folk might have understood this site to be an ancient pagan tomb, imbuing it with intrigue, fear, and awe, thereby turning it into a location where even illicit activity might have taken place.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Some brands are imbuing the ballet flat with sporty elements to boost appeal for the menswear customer.
—Jack Stanley, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026
George Clooney, 'Syriana' (2006) Even with some extra weight and bushy facial hair, Clooney can't hide his talent for imbuing watchable humanity into a role.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
But rather than depict a childhood of adversity, her paintings empower the kids within them to claim their own space, imbuing her memories with strength and light.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Elements like moody jewel tones spill into the color palette, as well as warm, romantic lighting, each detail imbuing spaces with a touch of sophistication and ease that reflects Holiday’s elegance.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 26 Feb. 2026
Then Earth will cast a shadow on the moon, imbuing it with a red hue.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026
Perhaps there’s some unseen optimism guiding Sarah, imbuing the film with a secretly uplifting quality, despite the gloomy subject matter.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Feb. 2026
Or, medieval folk might have understood this site to be an ancient pagan tomb, imbuing it with intrigue, fear, and awe, thereby turning it into a location where even illicit activity might have taken place.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbuing
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Your energetic 5th house hosts the meeting of Mercury and Pluto, suffusing your hobbies with cosmic delight.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
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Rafiq suspected that the anxiety suffusing the market had made any pickpockets unlikely to be scoping out potential shoppers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the key technique that makes these muffins special, glossy with a floral aroma and fresh burst of citrus, is infusing them with an orange-honey blend right out of the oven.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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These small décor items are essential when outfitting a space and infusing it with a dollop of your own charisma, but too many tiny trinkets can lead to a cluttered feel fast, says interior designer Jennifer Pacca.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Imbuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbuing. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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