influence on vs influence in

Both 'influence on' and 'influence in' are correct, but they express different ideas. 'Influence on' refers to the impact that one thing has on another, while 'influence in' refers to the presence or effect of something within a particular context.

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Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: August 16, 2024

influence on

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the impact that one thing has on another.

Use 'influence on' when you want to describe the impact that one thing has on another. For example, 'Her positive attitude had a great influence on the team's performance.'

Examples:

His parents had a strong influence on his career choice.
Social media has a significant influence on young people's behavior.
The weather can have a big influence on crop yields.
The teacher's words had a lasting influence on the student's mindset.
The company's policies have a direct influence on employee satisfaction.

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Her specialities are volatile halogens and their influence on atmospheric chemistry.
Doug Coombs was a huge influence on my life.
Yes, he's clearly a bad influence on himself.
I thought he would be a good influence on Brady.
No influence on glucose or lipid metabolism was observed.
But my marriage has no influence on my work.
Rafael is already a bad influence on you.
You have so much influence on her, Father.
He was an amazing influence on everybody.
You're the only liberal, who has influence on the government.
And I think she's a bad influence on Nate.
She's a good influence on you.
Don't be a bad influence on her.
The executive branch doesn't have any influence on justice.
Sort of hoping you've been a positive influence on me.
And he's a good influence on Margaret.
He certainly seems to have had a strong influence on everyone.
I trusted you to be a good influence on Ashley.
I find that despite my best efforts, you exert undue influence on my behavior.
You should use your influence on the people.

Alternatives:

impact on
effect on
sway over
control over
power over

influence in

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the presence or effect of something within a particular context.

Use 'influence in' when you want to describe the presence or effect of something within a particular context. For example, 'His influence in the art world is undeniable.'

Examples:

Her influence in the fashion industry is widely recognized.
His influence in the scientific community is unparalleled.
The company's influence in the market is growing.
Their influence in the political arena is significant.
The artist's influence in the music industry is legendary.

Alternatives:

impact in
effect in
presence in
effect within
impact within

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