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The earliest known use of influence in English referred to a flowing power coming from what?

influence

[in-floo-uhns] / ˈɪn flu əns /




Usage

What are other ways to say influence? Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. 

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When you’re dreaming up a runway collection, do you have a specific cast of people in mind who influence the designs — real people, imagined characters or figures from your own life and imagination?

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

But Mull’s highly accomplished work on canvas, held by some very esteemed institutions, shows the influence of people like Robert Rauschenberg and Anselm Kiefer and combines surrealism with subtle social commentary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026

One way to have greater influence over AI safety, the official said, was to build its own technology.

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

If losing their ant defenders makes these plants less healthy, the effects could potentially influence the broader process of forest regeneration.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

This is an example of how entirely under the influence of Mrs. Underhill I was during that dreadful time.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

"It's not something we don't discuss. Of course we have to discuss it, but it's not like that influences the discussions in the room and decisions that come out," he insisted.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

The rate on the 10-year Treasury is closely watched, as it influences the cost of trillions of dollars in borrowing for consumers, companies and the U.S. government.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

Guests enjoyed a menu with Chinese influences, according to the White House, that included a first course of sweet yellow squash velouté with wild mushroom fricassée and scallion oil.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

It helps drive stellar winds, influences how massive stars evolve and plays an important role in the processes leading to their eventual supernova explosions.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026

Among other factors relevant to answering Yali’s question, cultural factors and influences of individual people loom large.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond

The mission landing is still regarded, however, as an historic success for the European Space Agency which has subsequently influenced future exploration.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

The broadcaster said he had spent time in Syria, raising concerns he may have been influenced by radical groups there.

From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026

It should work on autopilot, avoiding rash decisions that can be influenced by scary or exciting headlines.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

The bond market is typically heavily influenced by slow-moving macroeconomic trends, LeBas pointed out.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

It was dangerous to allow yourself to believe that what you said directly influenced the universe.

From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo

These plant derived substances can act as antioxidants and can also interact with gut microbes, potentially influencing metabolism and other biological processes.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 28, 2026

While many of them appear to be extensive and organised, it is hard to determine how widely they have spread or how significant a role they have played in actually influencing people.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

Isabel Wang explained how the global oil market has become the most important factor influencing the stock and bond markets.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

But budget pressure on consumers, whose economic sentiment remains low, is influencing how marketers are spending.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

Later in the war, he acted as one of the Union army's most senior doctors, influencing the surgical treatments of wounded soldiers.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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