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
Jack Bantock, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
Beyond their unique looks, the (3a) and (3a) Pro impress with their 6.77-inch screens, 120Hz adaptive refresh rates, and 3,000 nits of brightness while playing HDR content.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
No longer involved in CrossFit’s operation, Glassman’s been observing from afar, and he hasn’t been impressed with how the incident has been handled.
—Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
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Noun
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
Beyond their unique looks, the (3a) and (3a) Pro impress with their 6.77-inch screens, 120Hz adaptive refresh rates, and 3,000 nits of brightness while playing HDR content.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
From there, it’s been seized upon by various cocktail bloggers and influencers, all of whom have been impressed by the ease, accessibility, and deliciousness of this overlooked little sour.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
No longer involved in CrossFit’s operation, Glassman’s been observing from afar, and he hasn’t been impressed with how the incident has been handled.
—Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impress
Noun
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His powerful late kick and ability to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance in that race left a lasting impression.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Firm employees gave families the opposite impression, according to stipulation.—
Harriet Ryan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 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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The layoffs will happen Aug. 22 and only affect part of LPL’s San Diego workforce.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
Verb
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The second image was a close-up of a dog wearing a collar and a tag engraved with the album title.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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Champions of this endeavor wanted to engrave the 1866 Act into the Constitution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Verb
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In over 40 instances of strategic bombing from World War I to the first Gulf War in 1991, such barrages, whether concentrated and heavy or light and dispersed, never compelled civilians to take to the streets in any meaningful numbers to oppose their governments.—
Robert A. Pape,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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In a time of scorching divisions, interviewees felt compelled by the call to act with collective spirit.—
Talia Milgrom-Elcott,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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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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But Aiden Markram etched his name in lore, producing a brilliant century in the tough chase of 282 in the best ever innings by a South African in Test cricket considering the stakes.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Inditex has been etching out a clear lead on high street rival H&M, which posted weaker-than-expected fiscal first quarter revenues in March, as sales continue to soften at the Swedish fashion giant.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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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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Despite the huge spike in Middle East tensions over the weekend, with knock-on effects impacting shipping routes and oil prices, moves in financial markets have been relatively muted on Monday.—
Ganesh Rao,Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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New research shows just how much the order of your workouts can impact your fitness goals.—
Cathy Nelson,
Health,
23 June 2025
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“Impress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impress. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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