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Suffuse
Spreading Sensation
Often used to describe sensations or feelings that slowly fill an area or space.

Warmth suffused the room as the fire grew.
Soft Transition
Suffuse indicates a gentle or gradual introduction rather than a sharp change.

Dusk suffused the sky, turning it pink and orange.
Emotional Subtlety
Can express a change in emotion that becomes visible to others, usually in a restrained way.

Pride suffused his expression after the applause.
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