as in to suffuse
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 imbue
An exhibition in Japan highlights supernatural spirits imbued with the fears and anxieties of everyday life.
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
His seamless execution of steps and elegance of line form but one part of his distinctive quality; how his technique is imbued with expressive feeling is what makes his performances so potent.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
All three actors imbue their roles with a quiet dignity.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Figuring out the twists and turns of this social labyrinth is part of the movie’s fun, as Singh imbues Maitri with a sharp, acerbic wit, and captures her most troubled outbursts via a Snorricam rig affixed to her torso, matching her every minor movement.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 June 2025
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J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 June 2025
His seamless execution of steps and elegance of line form but one part of his distinctive quality; how his technique is imbued with expressive feeling is what makes his performances so potent.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 28 June 2025
All three actors imbue their roles with a quiet dignity.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Figuring out the twists and turns of this social labyrinth is part of the movie’s fun, as Singh imbues Maitri with a sharp, acerbic wit, and captures her most troubled outbursts via a Snorricam rig affixed to her torso, matching her every minor movement.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imbue
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The news people are announcing on repeat a mantra suffused with an English lilt in their mouths, that the fires haven’t gorged themselves on the rainforests like this in over half a century.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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What makes the series so delightful is Osman’s wicked sense of humor, and the empathy suffused throughout.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
25 June 2025
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Get creative: Try infusing water with fruit or herbs for a better taste.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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The premise of this all-foam mattress is the use of green tea and charcoal infused in its memory foam layers to keep out moisture that could result in germ and odor buildup.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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“Imbue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imbue. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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