imbued
Americanadjective
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permeated or inspired, as with an ideal, meaning, characteristic, etc..
The article provides a picture of the Jewish Diaspora and its shift from sacredly imbued patterns to more secular ones.
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saturated or impregnated, as with moisture, color, etc..
Those snow cones you buy at street fairs are all far too sweet and imbued with dye.
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Imbued with the essence of Annette — her humanity, her wisdom, her coolness and her humor — the character of Diana transformed yet again.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023
Imbued with an “existential creativity to serve the unavoidable truth of our times,” this volume offers an unflinching vision of who we are and who we must become to survive.
From Scientific American • Jun. 18, 2023
Imbued with a restless energy, spanning two continents, it is constantly changing, still searching for itself.
From New York Times • Oct. 26, 2022
Imbued with the pitiless work ethic of the hardcore punk bands they adored, they were resolute in bringing their riotous show to as many people as possible.
From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2020
Imbued with this idea, with sloped rifle we gaily commenced our return march.
From A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition by Ross, P. T.
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