1
as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
impressed him with the intensity of their musical performance
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2
as in to engrave
to produce a vivid impression of
impressed the importance of safe driving habits by displaying photos of horrific crashes
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3
as in to compel
to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
after weeks of nagging, they impressed her into going to the masquerade party
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Recent Examples of impress
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
Milton spent nearly all of last season as the Patriots’ third-stringer but did impress in Week 18.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Overall, testers were impressed by the classic flavor this ice cream sandwich offered.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Christine Rucci, denim expert and founder of Godmother NYC, Inc., is less impress with recent efforts to subvert.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
Milton spent nearly all of last season as the Patriots’ third-stringer but did impress in Week 18.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
Our tester wore the sneakers on long walks with her dog and was impressed by their next-level comfort, lightweight feel, and durability.
—Jeaneen Russell, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Overall, testers were impressed by the classic flavor this ice cream sandwich offered.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impress
Noun
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Those early weeks create lasting impressions that professors and classmates will carry throughout your time on campus.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Timmer, who has become a vocal critic of the Republican Party under Trump, said the episode left a lasting negative impression of Hall on him.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Stalking is an issue that affects women across all sports — for instance, tennis star Iga Swiatek was confronted during a Miami Open practice in March by a man who had previously harassed her on social media.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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But the past six months or so have also seen complications over the renewal of his contract, with the displeasure generated by that undoubtedly a factor that has affected performances on the pitch.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As a tribute to the spirit of collaboration at the heart of this project, a glass panel engraved with the names of over 2,000 individuals involved in the build now stands in Leviathan’s main staircase – a permanent reminder that this yacht was built by people, for people.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Flip both timepieces over to check out another homage to the naval unit; the caseback is engraved with the Aviazione Navale wing emblem, in a first for Panerai.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Without probable cause, Windsor could not have forced or compelled a blood test, breath test or urine test, De Bree’s memo said.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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During her Interscope days, Perez says she felt compelled to help produce her songs but didn’t yet have the studio know-how to assist her collaborators.—
Jason Lipshutz,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Meals are also influenced by the outdoors in a style described as wilderness to table.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Solubility refers to how a substance dissolves—either in water or fat—which influences how your body absorbs it.—
Patricia Weiser,
Verywell Health,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Lozada is exceptional in the lead role, delivering lines like flames being etched in the sky.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Aug. 2025
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Grief has etched itself too many times into their faces to remain visible.—
Alaa Alqaisi
August 13,
Literary Hub,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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But, as archaeologist Sean Winter writes, also like in the US, the reality involves a lot of people coerced into laboring for the benefit of the most powerful.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit alleges the grant conditions coerce local governments into adopting the Trump administration's policy agenda.—
Alison Dirr,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In response, the Trump administration has proposed a settlement to UCLA demanding the school pay $1 billion to the federal government through multiple installments, in addition to a $172 million claims fund from those impacted by violations of the Civil Rights Act, CNN reported.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The department is aware that President Donald Trump’s decision to eliminate the entire federal staff has impacted areas where LIHEAP aid is administered.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Impress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impress. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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