INFUSING Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

infusing

verb

present participle of infuse

as in suffusing

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 infusing To celebrate this milestone anniversary, Armani Beauty updated the formula for mature skin, infusing it with skincare ingredients that help to keep complexions luminous and plump during wear. — Beth Sobol, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026 As the significance of the whole project to Leigh became clear, O’Flynn found that grief infusing the work. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026 Leon takes things in another direction, infusing dry vermouth with fruits like melon or watermelon and letting that become the center of the cocktail. — Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Cameroonian painter Marc Padeu is reimagining classical Western paintings by infusing them with inspiration from his hometown. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 The Avatar actress was co-star Nicole Kidman’s sartorial opposite at the Lioness season 3 premiere in New York City, infusing a little rock ‘n roll glamour into her ultra-plunging look. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 30 July 2026 Christians with political influence have made their beliefs known in the fight to blend religion and government, including infusing more religion into public schools. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026 Rock, 27, first popped up on Vine and later YouTube, infusing his short- and long-form content with humor and tons of natural charisma, and developing a significant following as an early beauty creator. — Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026 Most folks think marinating is just for meats, but this technique is great for infusing vegetables, like cherry tomatoes, and fruits with flavor. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

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But Pete took the idea one step further, taking the organization’s iconic symbol — the star — and suffusing it with a deeper meaning.

— Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Cowin has brought the tradition up to date beginning in the late 1970s by suffusing her work with the look and feel of cinema and television (close-ups, storyboard-style progression), and the centering of women’s experience in the narrative.

— Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

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Part of it is imbuing a little personal flair to create an authentic representation of a modern Kermit.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Luxury taxes are of debatable worth in sports anyway; in a division where the richest can already spend far more than the rest, imbuing them with even greater resources is antithetical to competitive balance.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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