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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As a result, even the documentary’s most straightforward moments are steeped in the purity of creation for its own sake.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 July 2025
Waldorf Astoria is steeped in New York history—the original property was built by the Astors in the late 1800s—but the new design feels cohesive and fresh, while preserving the iconic Art Deco motif.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
One of the oldest towns in South Carolina, Conway is steeped in historic charm.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
The rooms at the Bungalows are steeped in midcentury details: original post-and-beam ceilings, polished concrete floors, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 25 July 2025
Waldorf Astoria is steeped in New York history—the original property was built by the Astors in the late 1800s—but the new design feels cohesive and fresh, while preserving the iconic Art Deco motif.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2025
One of the oldest towns in South Carolina, Conway is steeped in historic charm.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 25 July 2025
The rooms at the Bungalows are steeped in midcentury details: original post-and-beam ceilings, polished concrete floors, and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 23 July 2025
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“Steep in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/steep%20in. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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