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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 engraved
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
Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The Aces were clearly the better team, but anyone watching last night’s game came away equally impressed with a Fever team that’s been through a lot this year.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Once again, critics were less than impressed.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Are they impressed by their high rankings this season?
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The same could be said for Martinelli and Eberechi Eze after the attacking duo impressed as substitutes, while Harvey Barnes or Anthony Elanga could make their way into Howe's XI.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Interim manager Ray Montgomery said he’s been impressed with how Adell bounced back from the struggles early in his career.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Even my husband, who cleans for a living, is impressed.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Not only were we impressed with the looks and aesthetics of the Defender Limited’s exterior and interior, but its usage, comfort and style set it apart from other side-by-sides exponentially.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Sid Evans, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
What has impressed everyone at St James’ Park is that Woltemade carries it so lightly; to him, Bayern’s sniping is just froth.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
But not every employer is impressed by a long list of short stints.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Facilitating the revs in our tester is a six-speed manual gearbox, which impressed us in its tightness between shift gates, good spring, and modest throw.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Jon’s coworkers were impressed as well.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Garrett James, Corona del Mar, WR The senior impressed at the Battle at the Beach passing tournament in July, and hasn’t slowed down.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Plus, Benicio del Toro and DiCaprio share what impressed them the most about working with each other for the first time.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Kolek, who made his fifth start with the Royals, has certainly impressed this season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Clark, though, doesn’t seem impressed.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
The Aces were clearly the better team, but anyone watching last night’s game came away equally impressed with a Fever team that’s been through a lot this year.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Once again, critics were less than impressed.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Oct. 2025
Are they impressed by their high rankings this season?
—Tim Meehan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
The same could be said for Martinelli and Eberechi Eze after the attacking duo impressed as substitutes, while Harvey Barnes or Anthony Elanga could make their way into Howe's XI.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Interim manager Ray Montgomery said he’s been impressed with how Adell bounced back from the struggles early in his career.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
Even my husband, who cleans for a living, is impressed.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Not only were we impressed with the looks and aesthetics of the Defender Limited’s exterior and interior, but its usage, comfort and style set it apart from other side-by-sides exponentially.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
That had to be something that impressed you a little bit.
—Sid Evans, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
What has impressed everyone at St James’ Park is that Woltemade carries it so lightly; to him, Bayern’s sniping is just froth.
—George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
But not every employer is impressed by a long list of short stints.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2025
Facilitating the revs in our tester is a six-speed manual gearbox, which impressed us in its tightness between shift gates, good spring, and modest throw.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Jon’s coworkers were impressed as well.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Garrett James, Corona del Mar, WR The senior impressed at the Battle at the Beach passing tournament in July, and hasn’t slowed down.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Plus, Benicio del Toro and DiCaprio share what impressed them the most about working with each other for the first time.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
Kolek, who made his fifth start with the Royals, has certainly impressed this season.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressed
Verb
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Arm-fat distribution is influenced by a mix of hormones, genetics, and lifestyle habits.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The menu at Mama Chang is largely influenced by the female cooks in Chang’s life, including his wife, daughter, and mother.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Recruitment flyers featuring the words engraved on the bullet casings of the man who shot and killed Charlie Kirk were reportedly distributed and hung around Georgetown University‘s campus.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Authorities said that Joshua Jahn, 29, who shot people at the facility before turning the gun on himself, had engraved an anti-ICE message on a bullet casing.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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What compelled you to want to be more cognizant of styling?—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
2 Oct. 2025
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Kobach asked Watson to issue a court order that would have compelled Kelly and Howard to sign off on the data transfer as part of their official duties.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The players are big on wanting to play on grass, while the owners are more interested in the turf.—
Mark Kern,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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Tucked away in a small village in Bali’s interior, this is not a hotel for tourists looking to check all the sites of Ubud off their bucket list, nor for groups more interested in partying than practicing meditation.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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But the moves to defund and reshape science in recent months – as well as heightened scrutiny of international students and researchers applying for visas – have already affected academic labs and left lasting uncertainties for scientists.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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The non-League club’s staff and players have been deeply affected by the tragedy and are unable to contemplate playing football at the moment.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The glass, etched with descriptions in Greek and hieroglyphics, was a foundation plate that said the temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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In 1995, a gas giant known as 51 Pegasi b, which orbits a star similar to Earth's sun, etched its name in cosmic history as the first exoplanet ever discovered.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jacksonville forced San Francisco to turn the ball over four times.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The veteran guard has joined a new team in August in three of the last four seasons and after training camp in the fourth, she was forced to adapt to a different set of teammates and plays in a hurry.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The rumblings of a shorter extension have been loud, and McDavid may be more concerned with Edmonton’s ability to put a championship roster around him than becoming the NHL’s first $20 million AAV man.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Ebert said that the festival has already been approached by concerned locals who are trying to figure out funding, and relocating elsewhere is still a possibility.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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