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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
Ari Daniel, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Chinander said scouts were impressed with Fely’s three-cone and short shuttle workouts, but those times were not provided to the media.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Specifically, Parham is impressed with Crescent's improving capital efficiency and consolidation efforts in the Eagle Ford, with the company now emerging as the third-largest oil producer in the region.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
And Nurse was impressed with what Knueppel brings to the table.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
Barker got to know the Huskies star when she was being recruited by North Carolina and was always impressed by Strong’s humility.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
That Rauscher had such a hand in getting Glover up to speed only further impressed Smart.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
McDermott expects Chicagoans to be surprised and impressed by the quick access to a Hammond Bears stadium.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Some seem very impressed with their hair regrowth after using the products daily for at least a few months.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Burns’ 102-mph fastball and wipeout slider have been better pitches for him than his changeup, but the 23-year-old worked on the changeup this offseason and Stephenson, for one, has been impressed.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
My hair already felt hydrated and smooth, which genuinely impressed me.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Darling's toughness and resilience have immediately impressed his teammates in his first year in Queens after previous stops at Washington State and Idaho State.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Darling's toughness and resilience have immediately impressed his teammates in his first year in Queens after previous stops at Washington State and Idaho State.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
DreamWorks, impressed, came back to her directly.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
What impressed me most was to walk under the ship out of the water, see the rivets and the seams, and look straight up the bow.
—Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Despite the tough outing, Yearwood's composure against the rest of Texas A&M's lineup impressed Trout.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Nicole Rhody, the program manager for that team, is impressed with what the aquarists in Chicago managed to do.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Chinander said scouts were impressed with Fely’s three-cone and short shuttle workouts, but those times were not provided to the media.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Specifically, Parham is impressed with Crescent's improving capital efficiency and consolidation efforts in the Eagle Ford, with the company now emerging as the third-largest oil producer in the region.
—Tipranks.com Staff, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
And Nurse was impressed with what Knueppel brings to the table.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2026
Barker got to know the Huskies star when she was being recruited by North Carolina and was always impressed by Strong’s humility.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
That Rauscher had such a hand in getting Glover up to speed only further impressed Smart.
—Connor Riley, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026
McDermott expects Chicagoans to be surprised and impressed by the quick access to a Hammond Bears stadium.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Some seem very impressed with their hair regrowth after using the products daily for at least a few months.
—Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
In our review of this model, we were impressed by its supertabloid sizing, up to 13 by 19 inches, and the output quality is stellar.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Burns’ 102-mph fastball and wipeout slider have been better pitches for him than his changeup, but the 23-year-old worked on the changeup this offseason and Stephenson, for one, has been impressed.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
My hair already felt hydrated and smooth, which genuinely impressed me.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Darling's toughness and resilience have immediately impressed his teammates in his first year in Queens after previous stops at Washington State and Idaho State.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
Darling's toughness and resilience have immediately impressed his teammates in his first year in Queens after previous stops at Washington State and Idaho State.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
DreamWorks, impressed, came back to her directly.
—Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
What impressed me most was to walk under the ship out of the water, see the rivets and the seams, and look straight up the bow.
—Carl Nolte, San Francisco Chronicle, 21 Mar. 2026
Despite the tough outing, Yearwood's composure against the rest of Texas A&M's lineup impressed Trout.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressed
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The only troubled brow that Orsolya seems interested in soothing is her own.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, pairs of skis with bright graphic art line the bar walls as decor, providing something of a showroom for folks interested in learning about the products — or maybe even purchasing their own pair after a few drinks.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Health is influenced not only by clinical care but also by lifestyle choices, daily movement and meaningful relationships—including those with our pets.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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His background at Brider and high-end Boulder restaurant Oak at Fourteenth influenced the offerings.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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When commissioners hold their first meeting in the new chambers Thursday, they will be seated in a building again reflecting its 1930s heyday as a seaplane terminal, before plaster and acoustic tile masked the historic designs etched on the ceilings.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ride past dry-stone walls, Irish-language signposts, and grid-like limestone fields etched by generations.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Discussions were had at those meetings, and every single thing that has happened has been compelled by council action.—
Jack Fink,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Your position urging Broward County to choose resiliency over regret reflected exactly why so many residents felt compelled to speak up.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Special servicers are essentially negotiators brought in when a lender is concerned about an asset.—
Thomas Gounley,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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The bodies were found by the Will County sheriff’s office after a well-being check requested by a concerned family member.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Our team will continue exploring ways to reduce tick exposure that will benefit homeowners and affected communities.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Still, the attack may have affected numerous software developers considering Axios’s reach.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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The statues are engraved, and the Vanity Fair Oscar Party took over its new home at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, complete with an A-plus-plus guest list, stunning costume changes for the red carpet, and, of course, In-N-Out burgers for all, served all night long.—
Vanity Fair,
Vanity Fair,
16 Mar. 2026
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His brooch was from his jewelry brand Didris and had F1 engraved on the inside.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Soft, adjustable lighting, outdoor rain showers with peepholes framing the scenery, incredibly comfy poolside daybeds, super-crisp sheets, open-plan bathrooms with capacious closets—everything works, but nothing feels forced or superfluous.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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But Broidy’s suit received tremendous publicity, driving away all of Global Risk’s clients, even the Qataris, and Chalker was forced to lay off its entire staff.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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