as in inculcated
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as in planted
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 this gallery, Robert L. Cunningham, who served on over 100 missions as an embedded photographer with U.S. troops in Afghanistan, shows us the more personal side of combat with photos drawn from his book, Afghanistan on the Bounce, featuring text by Steven Hartov.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Feb. 2016
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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
Adjective
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Leaders must engage their slower, more reflective System 2 thinking to challenge these ingrained assumptions and ensure race-conscious conversations become a normal part of workplace culture.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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For centuries, women in sports have battled not just their opponents on the field but deeply ingrained gender norms, perpetuated by a system of misogyny that views a strong woman as lesser.—
Paige Perricone,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 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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Unquestionably, left-wing, woke, and pretentiously out-of-touch artists dominate these forms, but there is nothing inherent in the forms themselves that says this must be so.—
Peter Tonguette,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Mar. 2025
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In his life, there is one thread that binds all chapters: Thor’s electrifying positivity that vexes all pessimists and his inherent ability to connect with others.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His beats have lots of detail but no fixed center, creating rhythms that call to mind choppy waves or a record that’s stuck in a groove.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The company has also successfully expanded into the broadband market with its fixed wireless offering, utilizing excess spectrum acquired from Sprint.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Their goal was to see whether humans held any innate cognitive advantage over their primate cousins.—
Eli Elster,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Unlike a person, an AI has no innate motivations—no inherent desire to deceive.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Kim adds that scientific knowledge has no intrinsic moral value.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Mar. 2025
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The decision to sell is typically based on price movement rather than intrinsic value.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As immutable as pi is, so is Pi (π) Day, a celebration that San Francisco’s Exploratorium invented back in 1988 that has become an international sensation.—
Randy McMullen,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Others believe that human sexuality should be expressed within a male-female covenant and that male and female sexuality are immutable qualities determined by chromosomes present at the beginning of life.—
Krista Kafer,
The Denver Post,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Instilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instilled. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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