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to set permanently in the consciousness or mind-set
a charismatic leader who instilled in his followers a passionate commitment to the cause
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Recent Examples of instilled
Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Arne Slot has made light work of his early months on Merseyside, with tactical tweaks that have instilled a greater sense of control following the joyous chaos experienced under Jurgen Klopp.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
It’s also instilled a confidence Danielson has preached all season, including the Week 2 game at Oregon, which Boise State lost on a last-second field goal.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
His upbringing on a peanut farm instilled in him a strong work ethic and a deep sense of values that shaped his presidency and his life beyond.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
Their mutual appreciation for craft was instilled by their grandmother, Dagmar, a tailor, who taught them the importance of looking at the details.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Growing up with a forward-thinking chemist father who explored algae biofuels and sustainable aquaculture instilled in Klausmeier a profound appreciation for environmental responsibility and the power of innovation.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
So there’s a fight that the players maintained and instilled.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Stack instilled this mindset in his management team, too.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Verb
This upbringing instilled in her a love and care for the planet, laying the foundation for the BUZZ’s mission of sustainability.
—Lauren Carpenter, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Arne Slot has made light work of his early months on Merseyside, with tactical tweaks that have instilled a greater sense of control following the joyous chaos experienced under Jurgen Klopp.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
It’s also instilled a confidence Danielson has preached all season, including the Week 2 game at Oregon, which Boise State lost on a last-second field goal.
—Justin Williams, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
His upbringing on a peanut farm instilled in him a strong work ethic and a deep sense of values that shaped his presidency and his life beyond.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 30 Dec. 2024
Their mutual appreciation for craft was instilled by their grandmother, Dagmar, a tailor, who taught them the importance of looking at the details.
—Talia Abbas, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Growing up with a forward-thinking chemist father who explored algae biofuels and sustainable aquaculture instilled in Klausmeier a profound appreciation for environmental responsibility and the power of innovation.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
So there’s a fight that the players maintained and instilled.
—Max Bultman, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Stack instilled this mindset in his management team, too.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instilled
Adjective
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In hindsight, Wayne notes that the pivot to embedded insurance was a critical turning point, one that required the humility to rethink the company’s direction entirely.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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This new embedded product stands out with its competitive pricing and broad coverage options, offering a superior solution in the Florida market.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The practice of tipping is deeply ingrained in American dining culture, but its application varies significantly from other parts of the world, where service charges often replace tips entirely.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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The label became ingrained in hip-hop history with classic music and lore that breeds clickbait stories 20 years after its dissolution.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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A week after being admitted for dehydration, Netanyahu's doctors implanted a pacemaker to regulate his heart rate and rhythm.—
Anders Hagstrom,
Fox News,
5 Jan. 2025
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This love of gospel music, along with a deep religiosity, was implanted in Carter’s heart at a young age and stayed with him throughout his lifetime.—
Noah Eckstein,
Variety,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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All GOATs should have some mystery to them, some inherent distance between themselves and us mortals.—
Will Leitch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Feb. 2025
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The team analyzed visible, near-infrared, and near-ultraviolet wavelength data from 20 exoplanet systems in the same way to minimize bias that might be inherent to other studies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Wynder said in 2023, there were more than 1.29 million riders for its fixed route buses with an average of over 3,300 per day.—
Alex Malm,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The notable fixed income investor thinks long-duration Treasury yields have more room to rise.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But despite it all, there is, within all of us, the innate ability and desire to be compassionate.—
Tara Sonenshine,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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And if not—if handedness is innate, its source in our genes—why did none of my left-handed mother’s and aunt’s children—eight of them—share the trait?—
Megan Marshall,
The New Yorker,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Generally, a lower P/E ratio suggests a more attractive investment opportunity, which may indicate that a stock is trading below its intrinsic value.—
Vinamrata Chaturvedi,
Quartz,
13 Feb. 2025
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Meme coins have no intrinsic value and fluctuate their value based on speculation in the market.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Trump’s order declared the federal government would recognize only two immutable sexes: male and female, based on whether people are born with eggs or sperm, rather than on their chromosomes.—
Susan Haigh,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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There are reasons to hope Trump’s approach is based on more immutable principles and sophisticated groundwork.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Instilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instilled. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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