osmosis

Example Sentences

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Spending a little time in a grocery store checkout line is all it takes to absorb the highlights of “The Real Housewives” or “Love Island” by osmosis.

From Salon

So when Swift takes a phone call in the documentary and says, "Baby", the whole theatre erupts - knowing through pop culture osmosis exactly who is on the other end of the line.

From BBC

It's via this osmosis that the family are hoping the child will pick up the British traits they wish instil.

From BBC

Whether by osmosis or genetics or possibly black magic, Carpenter clearly absorbed his powers from his father, Dr. Howard Carpenter, a classically trained violinist and composer.

From Los Angeles Times

“My grandmother took care of us, so she always had the soaps on, and by osmosis, they seeped into my brain,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times