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as in influenced
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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as in etched
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 compelled
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 impressed
Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Stanford assistant coach Matt Houlihan was impressed enough to write an essay in January about their work on his website.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
This was echoed by one of our other writers, who was equally surprised – and impressed – by a OneOdio studio set.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
My longtime chief lieutenant test driver, Roger Adams, joined me for part of the drive and quickly came away impressed.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Back in July 2016, Matt Damon and Julia Stiles remembered when Prince wasn't particularly impressed to meet them while speaking to GQ.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Our testers were so impressed by the strong savory, yet sweet layers of tomato, garlic, and cream in this sauce.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
However, Gillespie was particularly impressed that Alcock was able to pull off dramatic scenes with her parents while speaking Kryptonian.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
He was touched and impressed, assuming that would be the weight of her generosity.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Greg Nobile, Seaview’s co-founder and CEO, says Gold impressed the estate’s managers with his vision for the play, sharing a pitch deck filled with production and casting ideas.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Fifth-round pick Jordan Phillips impressed and started all but one game.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Charlotte also added two intriguing newcomers in Western Carolina/Pittsburgh transfer Cole Gonzales and true freshman Jaylen White, both of whom have impressed the coaching staff during spring practice.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
During his pro day in March, Konga impressed with his vertical jump, broad jump and 10-yard split.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The real-life runners — who were in a parallel lane to avoid any human-on-robot collisions — were impressed by the speed of machines, some slowing down or stopping to take photos of their metallic competitors.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Freshman Milan Parris, an angular target at 6-5, made a handful of catches (most in the 10- to 15-yard range) and has impressed everyone all spring.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The queen’s impeccable self-control impressed many in Washington.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Chris Shays, who lost to her in the 2012 Republican primary, was less impressed by her grasp of policy.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Stanford assistant coach Matt Houlihan was impressed enough to write an essay in January about their work on his website.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
This was echoed by one of our other writers, who was equally surprised – and impressed – by a OneOdio studio set.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
My longtime chief lieutenant test driver, Roger Adams, joined me for part of the drive and quickly came away impressed.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Back in July 2016, Matt Damon and Julia Stiles remembered when Prince wasn't particularly impressed to meet them while speaking to GQ.
—Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Our testers were so impressed by the strong savory, yet sweet layers of tomato, garlic, and cream in this sauce.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
However, Gillespie was particularly impressed that Alcock was able to pull off dramatic scenes with her parents while speaking Kryptonian.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 15 Apr. 2026
He was touched and impressed, assuming that would be the weight of her generosity.
—David Folkenflik, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
When Reiten first met with Gotham, the winger was impressed by their professionalism.
—Melanie Anzidei, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Greg Nobile, Seaview’s co-founder and CEO, says Gold impressed the estate’s managers with his vision for the play, sharing a pitch deck filled with production and casting ideas.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
Fifth-round pick Jordan Phillips impressed and started all but one game.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Charlotte also added two intriguing newcomers in Western Carolina/Pittsburgh transfer Cole Gonzales and true freshman Jaylen White, both of whom have impressed the coaching staff during spring practice.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
During his pro day in March, Konga impressed with his vertical jump, broad jump and 10-yard split.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Apr. 2026
The real-life runners — who were in a parallel lane to avoid any human-on-robot collisions — were impressed by the speed of machines, some slowing down or stopping to take photos of their metallic competitors.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Freshman Milan Parris, an angular target at 6-5, made a handful of catches (most in the 10- to 15-yard range) and has impressed everyone all spring.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
The queen’s impeccable self-control impressed many in Washington.
—Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressed
Adjective
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Multiple buyers have been interested in the building, Heitmanek said.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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But unlike, say, Sheridan, who is interested in offering the down-home, traditional values of the Southwest as a positive alternative to coastal-élite liberalism, there’s no real upside to the debauched, unbridled world that Levinson presents.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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The lineup features chefs with James Beard recognition, the team behind Jimmy Pearls and vendors serving dishes influenced by traditions from the American South, Ghana and the Caribbean.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those trips, as well as a few other factors, have influenced the Yankees’ recent direction.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mendoza’s name might already be etched into the card NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will use to announce the Raiders’ top selection.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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This week will remain etched on my heart.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Quigley’s blood alcohol content information was not public record until it was compelled by a judge in January of this year as part of discovery in a civil lawsuit.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Iranian media outlets are portraying the development as a victory for Tehran’s negotiating position, claiming that Iran’s insistence on linking progress in talks with Washington to a ceasefire in Lebanon compelled the United States and Israel to agree to a ceasefire there.—
CNN staff,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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In my recollection now, none of them seemed concerned.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
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According to the lawsuit, the couple remains concerned that other patients may have been implanted with their embryos, is pregnant or is the parent of one or more of their children.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Georgia Supreme Court's decision could shape how similar cases are handled across the state and determine whether people affected by similar situations can get answers about their health sooner.—
Jamal Goss,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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In Vermont, the temperature swing affected operations at Understory Farm in Bridport, which grows cut flowers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the responsibility of all adults to protect the health of all kids is also engraved in that Declaration, Article 25.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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The white-gold indices, also hand-engraved, and star trails, evoking the night sky, are joined by 18-karat-pink-gold hands, a visible flying-tourbillon cage, a dual-register split-seconds flyback chronograph, and a semi-Gregorian perpetual calendar.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After a brief pickup in transit attempts on Saturday, shipping traffic in the Gulf stalled once again, with vessels coming under fire mid-passage and being forced to withdraw.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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The debate forced a showdown that would have better been avoided.—
Nikhil Krishnan,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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