as in suffused
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 infused
Meanwhile, Gisou’s option boasts fresh floral notes and a formula infused with honey.
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Its striking black marble counter, supported by Murano glass cones infused with gold dust, glows softly as the room fills with guests.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Conner’s deep ties to American counterculture—from the 1950s Beat poets to the punk scenes of the 1970s and 80s—infused his work with a biting wit and revolutionary spirit.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The chain revamped its popular spicy chicken sandwich with a bold new marinade, a crispy panko breading infused with nine spices, a buttery potato bun, and richer homestyle mayo.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Many are infused with hydrating and nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and castor oil to help strengthen lashes over time.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
But Kornev is young and infused with an idealistic zeal, refusing to let these goons stonewall him.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Or brisket infused with baharat, a fragrant Middle Eastern mix of seasonings?
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Upstairs, Riva Terrace is a super-fun warm-weather spot for Italian small plates and progressive cocktails like First Light (a pineapple-run creation infused with ginger and ginseng) overlooking the outdoor pool and the office buildings of downtown.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
Its striking black marble counter, supported by Murano glass cones infused with gold dust, glows softly as the room fills with guests.
—Vicki Power, TheWeek, 31 Mar. 2026
Conner’s deep ties to American counterculture—from the 1950s Beat poets to the punk scenes of the 1970s and 80s—infused his work with a biting wit and revolutionary spirit.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2026
The chain revamped its popular spicy chicken sandwich with a bold new marinade, a crispy panko breading infused with nine spices, a buttery potato bun, and richer homestyle mayo.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Many are infused with hydrating and nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and castor oil to help strengthen lashes over time.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
But Kornev is young and infused with an idealistic zeal, refusing to let these goons stonewall him.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Or brisket infused with baharat, a fragrant Middle Eastern mix of seasonings?
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for infused
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Lawrence’s vision of an arc of American history suffused with violence and injustice is obviously not one to which the current US administration would be at all sympathetic.—
Michael Lobel,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Neighborhood residents will surely gravitate to the lush art deco-style lobby, suffused with thousands of plants and whimsical figurines.—
Travis Levius,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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Baccarat, expert purveyors of all things crystal since 1764, have imbued all its glass-making know-how with a soft pastel hue.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hindu culture imbued pickles with sacred meaning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Infused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/infused. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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