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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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Yet for all the hype about AI, its influence so far has been small.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

The influence of these institutions goes beyond just the DSA.

From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026

The influence and ethnicities blended in discreetly over the centuries, Guevarra says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

To determine whether these chambers truly influence development, the team raised queen larvae in cells made either from queen wax or standard worker wax.

From Science Daily • Jun. 23, 2026

“Whatever you write in that book will influence those who read it,” Lena said.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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