How to Use steep in in a Sentence

steep in

phrasal verb
Definition of steep innext
  • The ski town is known for its steeps in the winter and access to wildlife in the summer.
    — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
  • Rhys, like Thomas, grew up in South Wales, where he was steeped in the poet’s work.
    — H. C. Wilentz, The New Yorker, 17 June 2024
  • Storm has been steeped in the business of sports since childhood.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Sep. 2024
  • So the authenticity was just steeped in the U.K. and in Aldbury and in the cast and crew.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2023
  • But then again, today’s fans are steeped in the current visual style of the game, which has changed over the past few decades.
    — Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2023
  • Moses didn’t do any kind of formal research for the play; in a way, he’s been steeped in the subject his whole life.
    — Rhoda Feng, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Both banks are steeped in centuries of history, uniting to form the city of Basel in 1392.
    — Sue Wunder, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Dec. 2023
  • But while steeped in tradition, Gia notes that there was a modern touch.
    — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 20 June 2023
  • The event is steeped in tradition — and calls for royal regalia.
    — Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The team was on hand to to talk about a film steeped in generational connection.
    — The Deadline Team, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2024
  • It has been restored and is once again a hotspot of great music and light bites steeped in modern Black culture.
    — Essence, 18 June 2024
  • And while Europe, steeped in the mead-making tradition, still holds the largest chunk of that market, the U.S. is closing fast.
    — Tony Rehagen, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The hotel is in one of the prettiest (and poshest) parts of London and is steeped in history.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 2 July 2023
  • The three light-blue stripes depicting the sun's reflection on the lake are steeped in history.
    — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2024
  • As love blooms, so do their souls, in the patient, languid manner of tea leaves steeping in water.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Like the junta, the resistance is steeped in the drug trade and does not have means to generate mass employment.
    — Avinash Paliwal, Foreign Affairs, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Robertson authored eight of the album’s 12 songs, most of them steeped in Americana.
    — Chris Morris, Variety, 9 Aug. 2023
  • The opening trio of tunes was steeped in meaning for those paying attention.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 26 July 2024
  • These botanicals are steeped in the base spirit for two weeks two infuse it with flavor.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Instead of using the stovetop or the microwave to heat your liquid (water or milk), the oats are steeped in cold milk in until soft.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2024
  • The piano in question is a family heirloom steeped in blood.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2024
  • But haute cuisine has just as much claim to the sentiment; both styles have their own rich history, born from and steeped in the same terroir.
    — Jamie Schler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • East Brother is, indeed, steeped in history like a tea bag.
    — Sacramento Bee, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Her life has been steeped in nearly all aspects of performance and design.
    — Rhonda Garelick, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Perhaps an alpine escape steeped in rugged adventure is more your speed?
    — Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2024
  • The Yellowstone universe has been steeped in off-screen drama since the first half of season 5 wrapped up in January.
    — Katie Bowlby, Country Living, 25 June 2023
  • The role is steeped in tradition, with children of an actor or actors holding the title.
    — Audrey Schmidt, Peoplemag, 21 Jan. 2024
  • But flowery perks aside, the product is steeped in scientific cred.
    — Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 Oct. 2024
  • The government’s claim that 702 is not used to target protesters may be misleading to those not steeped in the program’s specifics.
    — Dell Cameron, WIRED, 12 Mar. 2024
  • For the better part of three months, The Chai Box worked tirelessly from 3am to well into the night, steeping in the kettles all morning, then bottling all afternoon.
    — Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024

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