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
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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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That semi-fanciful film was a deadpan spin on the ingrained misogyny that conveniently tags a steely, orphaned 9-year-old village girl as a sorceress.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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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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This setup has worked well for me because of the inherent trust within our relationships.—
Dustin Lemick,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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At a basic level, the odd number creates an inherent imbalance, Barbie Atkinson, LPC, founder of Catalyst Counseling in Houston, tells SELF.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With protection from the Tropicana Field’s fixed roof, the Rays were protected from the almost-daily thunderstorms that pound the Tampa Bay area in the summer.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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During transport, the slim package prevents the awkward dual-directional bulk of a traditional fixed hatchet while storing the blade more safely.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Their innate inclination toward partnerships and relationships also shines through in the album’s themes of connection and self-expression, blending art with pop culture.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Building that trust helps with the innate information imbalance, but the stress is always there with homeownership.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Alternative ideas, whatever those might be, have intrinsic value.—
Daniel Engber,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The intrinsic value of jewelry is widely acknowledged.—
Shannon Adducci,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Security & Transparency: Using blockchain for immutable record-keeping and auditability.—
Chrissa McFarlane,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Any information on this page promoting gender ideology is extremely inaccurate and disconnected from the immutable biological reality that there are two sexes, male and female.—
Dr. Allia Vaez,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Instilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/instilled. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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