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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
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.
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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
The desire to reach toward something beyond ourselves suffuses both pieces.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 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
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
The desire to reach toward something beyond ourselves suffuses both pieces.
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 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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The restaurant’s culinary language infuses Mediterranean (largely French Riviera flavors) inspired dishes and Japanese ingredients and cooking techniques—all with sustainability in mind.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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And for those less inclined to splurge on beauty tech, Biodance’s newest version of their viral collagen Real Deep mask infuses PDRN and caviar for an impossibly glowy complexion.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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To encourage deeper root growth, reduce the frequency of irrigation after seedlings emerge but increase the duration so that the water penetrates the upper four to six inches of soil.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Even a single missile that penetrates defenses and strikes infrastructure such as hospitals, power plants, or universities could impose high costs.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The instrumentation is rich and textured, while Bunbury’s delivery imbues the song with wisdom and raw vulnerability.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
13 Mar. 2026
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The men’s capsule imbues the same collegiate spirit, with polos and shirting in sprightly patterns—albeit, slightly bolder than women’s—alongside said new take on the retailer’s windproof blouson, in khaki, sand and navy, plus relaxed sports shorts.—
Alice Cary,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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This image is a metaphor for the way imperial colonial power pervades every inch of American democracy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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Mitchell Arens’ cinematography simulates a fugue-like state that mirrors the vortex of grief that pervades through this heartrending film.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fink’s firm, which has made recent forays into private markets, invests heavily in real estate.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Consider two investors, one who invests $7,500 at the beginning of the year, and another who chops it up into $288 biweekly investments.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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That attitude starts with co-owners Chris and Angie Long and permeates through president Raven Jemison on down.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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And it’s all fueled by secrecy — which permeates the insurance industry from the top all the way down to individual claims.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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The event fills India Street with more than 250 visual artists, interactive art for families, four music stages and food vendors.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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After four years in theater, Dorian has grown from struggling to project to the kind of student who lights up the stage and fills the room with is laughter and voice.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 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 22 Mar. 2026.
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