as in suffuses
to cause (as a person) to become filled or saturated with a certain quality or principle
parents who infuse their children with strong moral values
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Recent Examples of infuses
Royce’s Port Charlotte infuses a wee bit of Scotch whisky into velvety fresh cream and chocolate for an Islay experience that leaves a hint of smoke with the silky milk chocolate.
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Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The traditional recipe for Oysters Rockefeller as developed at Antoine’s Restaurant in the French Quarter includes a small amount of Herbsaint, which infuses the greens-butter-garlic topping with a touch of anise and herb flavor.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Here’s an actor of quiet ambition, fire and energy who every so often unleashes a raw power that infuses a character with life and truth.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
But Mobasseri infuses Vahid with decency that overcomes a thirst for revenge, and in the end, his fear is a startling reminder to not yield to oppression.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
Co-writer and star Jason Segel infuses The Muppets with all the intense devotion of a true superfan.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Instead, Collins infuses her style of country with a heavy dose of rock and heavy metal.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2025
The city’s multicultural energy infuses its evolving story, creating a welcoming space for travelers seeking both connection and culture.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Tessa Thompson always infuses the perfect mix of glamour and polish into her looks, and her ensemble for the 2025 WIF Honors Gala was no exception.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Angela Hansberger, AJC.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The traditional recipe for Oysters Rockefeller as developed at Antoine’s Restaurant in the French Quarter includes a small amount of Herbsaint, which infuses the greens-butter-garlic topping with a touch of anise and herb flavor.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Here’s an actor of quiet ambition, fire and energy who every so often unleashes a raw power that infuses a character with life and truth.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
But Mobasseri infuses Vahid with decency that overcomes a thirst for revenge, and in the end, his fear is a startling reminder to not yield to oppression.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
Co-writer and star Jason Segel infuses The Muppets with all the intense devotion of a true superfan.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Instead, Collins infuses her style of country with a heavy dose of rock and heavy metal.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2025
The city’s multicultural energy infuses its evolving story, creating a welcoming space for travelers seeking both connection and culture.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
Tessa Thompson always infuses the perfect mix of glamour and polish into her looks, and her ensemble for the 2025 WIF Honors Gala was no exception.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infuses
suffuses
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Patriotism suffuses the Made in America movement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 Nov. 2025
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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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“Infuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infuses. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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