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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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
Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
McIlroy and Morikawa impress but other big stars tumble
World No. 2 McIlroy sits well within striking distance of a second Players title after shooting 68 to move to nine-under par.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The outfit reported a mixed quarter Wednesday morning that failed to impress Wall Street, and shares were down 9.4% by close.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Noun
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
McIlroy and Morikawa impress but other big stars tumble
World No. 2 McIlroy sits well within striking distance of a second Players title after shooting 68 to move to nine-under par.
—Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
However, the Kiwi driver failed to impress Red Bull after the first two Grands Prix of 2025, resulting in his demotion back to Racing Bulls.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
The outfit reported a mixed quarter Wednesday morning that failed to impress Wall Street, and shares were down 9.4% by close.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impress
Noun
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After joining the Bulls from the San Antonio Spurs in February in the three-team trade-deadline deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, Jones quickly made a strong impression on the coaching staff and front office.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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Lombard made a strong impression on the Yankees this past spring as a first-time invitee to big league camp.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Boozman’s committee was responsible for drafting legislation affecting nutrition assistance and agriculture programs.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
24 June 2025
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Extending the ceiling through a reconciliation bill would allow the government to keep making scheduled payments — including Social Security checks, veterans' benefits and tax refunds — and help avoid the kind of financial market turmoil that can negatively affect the broader economy.—
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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There are so many more Central Floridians who have horrific memories engraved on their souls.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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The students engraved the stones and then filled the letters and symbols with black paint to recreate permanent replicas of these messages of hope.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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However, the Supreme Court ruled that lawsuits to compel states to enforce Medicaid law—a federal statute—aren’t valid.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 June 2025
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Female clients of mine have also reported feeling compelled to embrace more traditionally feminine roles.—
Jerry Colonna,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Recruiters can shift their focus from screening resumes to building relationships, influencing candidate decisions and championing the employer brand.—
Kehinde Fawumi,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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An early investor-turned-mentor heavily influenced Saller.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
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And a young singer-songwriter from Oakland, Calif. was etching the first outlines of her music career.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
24 June 2025
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It's etched so clearly into their minds, and with an ever-growing slate of references across media, it's earned a long-term spot in the cultural zeitgeist.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
Verb
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In some cases, governments even coerce companies into accepting artificially low prices by threatening to violate their patents and allow other manufacturers to produce copycat drugs.—
Rosa Mendoza,
Boston Herald,
16 June 2025
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Geragos has tried to portray Jane as a willing participant in encounters with male escorts and entertainers while Diddy watched, to undermine prosecution claims that she was coerced and trafficked.—
Victoria Bekiempis,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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With a rise in recalls (delis are often the most impacted) and the potential for dangerous bacteria, temperature control is a crucial need that comes at a high price.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
23 June 2025
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But just as important is the far vaster power structures that impact us today.—
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June 23,
Literary Hub,
23 June 2025
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“Impress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impress. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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