as in inculcated
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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
Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
The importance of physical and professional excellence was instilled in me from a young age.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
My background in health care has instilled in me the value of serving others, irrespective of their backgrounds.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Ethel instilled strong values in the family Being a member of the Kennedy family comes with a legacy, including a long tradition of public service.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Long before my career began, my first mentor—my father—instilled in me the importance of always prioritizing employees and customers.
—Maria Tedesco, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
My professional experience at Arizona State University and as a practicing attorney and mediator has instilled in me a strong commitment to identifying areas of agreement in the pursuit of common goals to help grow and improve our district.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
That instilled in him a sense of survival that at one point led to stealing.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
That fear will always be instilled in me.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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In addition to the harmonious architecture, Bishop instilled a number of regulations to ensure the land remains protected.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Oct. 2024
The importance of physical and professional excellence was instilled in me from a young age.
—Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
My background in health care has instilled in me the value of serving others, irrespective of their backgrounds.
—The Denver Post, 11 Oct. 2024
Ethel instilled strong values in the family Being a member of the Kennedy family comes with a legacy, including a long tradition of public service.
—Julie Tremaine, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
Long before my career began, my first mentor—my father—instilled in me the importance of always prioritizing employees and customers.
—Maria Tedesco, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
My professional experience at Arizona State University and as a practicing attorney and mediator has instilled in me a strong commitment to identifying areas of agreement in the pursuit of common goals to help grow and improve our district.
—Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 8 Oct. 2024
That instilled in him a sense of survival that at one point led to stealing.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 7 Oct. 2024
That fear will always be instilled in me.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for instilled
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To further unify x86, the group will solicit input from interested hardware and software providers who have first-hand experience with how the architecture is implemented across various settings including the cloud, datacenters, clients, the network edge and embedded devices.Patrick Moorhead, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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The week ahead Monday Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 16 with embedded artificial intelligence.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 8 Sep. 2024
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That may not be too practical, given how ingrained social media is in our society.Carina Woudenberg, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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But perhaps no tradition became as ingrained as Día de los Muertos.Jessica Boehm, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024
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Driveline Care The VAD is implanted near the heart but has a power cable that exits the body to connect to a power source.Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
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The possible complications associated with heart valve replacement surgery depend on the type of valve implanted, the kind of surgery performed, the surgeon's experience, and whether the person has underlying health issues.Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
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To put it another way: Animation can get away with a lot more because of its inherent otherworldliness.Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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An onlooker snapped a picture, which seemed to exemplify the lawlessness that is inherent to why some people love sideshows and others hate them.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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There’s no fixed end date to that aid, although Joanne Standlee, the nonprofit’s executive director, said funding is always tight.Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Uncertainty is the key theme for markets on the eve of Election Day, but fixed income investors say there are a few opportunities to snap up solid yield even as the market holds its breath.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
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On balance, City of Troy has a lot to get over in executing that innate command on dirt, but his obstacle is less daunting than the specters that, some close observers still maintain, haunt Fierceness.Guy Martin, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Now Bungalow, Beachwood Canyon Photo: Courtesy of Airbnb This circa 1920s bungalow rests in a peaceful cul-de-sac in Beachwood Canyon and is full of natural light and innate charm.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
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Colorado wildlife experts are at odds over whether a ballot measure to ban the hunting of certain wildcats would help or hurt the formidable felines that have long been intrinsic to Rocky Mountain ecosystems.Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
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Kudla said activity and community are intrinsic to the brand’s success.Samantha Conti, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024
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Smart contracts are immutable, so bugs or security flaws can not easily be corrected, posing risks in terms of both financial losses and legal liability.Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Authenticity verification: Blockchain can help verify the authenticity of digital content, providing a defense against deepfakes by creating immutable records of original media.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Instilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instilled. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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