steep in
phrasal verb
steeped in; steeping in; steeps in
1
: to make (someone) know and understand a lot about (something)
Prior to his trip, he spent a few weeks steeping himself in the language.
—often used as (be) steeped inShe was steeped in the classics.
2
—used as (be) steeped in to say that there is a lot of something associated with a place, time, etc.
an area steeped in history
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In the heart of Venice—where whispers of history echo along watery corridors, and the light dances off facades steeped in time—a new addition to the city’s cultural tapestry has arrived.
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The band released a 2023 video from a live session at Electrical Audio recorded by the late Steve Albini — a torch-passing of sorts, since they’re steeped in the kind of uncompromising rock Albini spent his life making and recording.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Slowly but surely, Anderson transformed Loewe from a small, reputable Spanish leather house into a vibrant global luxury brand steeped in contemporary culture.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
However it’s poured, the flavors are unmistakably Jamaican and steeped in tradition.
—Sandals Resorts, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025
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Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The band released a 2023 video from a live session at Electrical Audio recorded by the late Steve Albini — a torch-passing of sorts, since they’re steeped in the kind of uncompromising rock Albini spent his life making and recording.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 4 June 2025
Slowly but surely, Anderson transformed Loewe from a small, reputable Spanish leather house into a vibrant global luxury brand steeped in contemporary culture.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 2 June 2025
However it’s poured, the flavors are unmistakably Jamaican and steeped in tradition.
—Sandals Resorts, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for steep in
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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