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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
Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Chung impressed camp coaches with his zip on the ball and his accuracy, throwing pin-point passes to receivers despite never having worked with most of the players participating in the camp.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Sanford Meisner, the school’s legendarily demanding director, was impressed.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Bronin, too, was not impressed with Jeffries’ trip to Hartford.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Then, when Diawara got to training camp, the vision began to become clearer, and more people were impressed.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The Royals were impressed with his recovery.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Along with Eldridge’s anecdote, Posey remembered being impressed with Vitello when the Giants hosted a clinic with high schoolers during the team’s trip to South Korea.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Granted, the big game was about an hour southeast in Santa Clara, but the Super Bowl fan experience and media row were right in the city at the Moscone Center, and McAfee was impressed with his surroundings.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Jason Kirk, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Villa Park has impressed with its resolve in Division 1.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The shocking case — and Pelicot’s decision to waive her anonymity and speak publicly — prompted a reckoning over rape culture in France and beyond, as her dignity and strength impressed many across the world.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The padded backpack straps also impressed testers, most notably a design that retracts straps in a stash pocket when needed.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
When visiting the sets, Heller was impressed by the contrast between the scope of the production and its intimate artistry.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Powell isn’t the only Heat veteran who has been impressed by Jakucionis’ recent play.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
As a voice actor, Steph Curry impressed the crew in his first major role.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Youngblood impressed him with tales of his exploits and connections after meeting him through his father.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Tsirtsis was impressed with how Kelly was able to keep himself in the right mindset throughout the whole ordeal.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
Chung impressed camp coaches with his zip on the ball and his accuracy, throwing pin-point passes to receivers despite never having worked with most of the players participating in the camp.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Sanford Meisner, the school’s legendarily demanding director, was impressed.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Bronin, too, was not impressed with Jeffries’ trip to Hartford.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Feb. 2026
Then, when Diawara got to training camp, the vision began to become clearer, and more people were impressed.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
The Royals were impressed with his recovery.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Along with Eldridge’s anecdote, Posey remembered being impressed with Vitello when the Giants hosted a clinic with high schoolers during the team’s trip to South Korea.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Granted, the big game was about an hour southeast in Santa Clara, but the Super Bowl fan experience and media row were right in the city at the Moscone Center, and McAfee was impressed with his surroundings.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
So far, Oklahoma and Texas A&M have impressed the most important teenagers.
—Jason Kirk, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Villa Park has impressed with its resolve in Division 1.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The shocking case — and Pelicot’s decision to waive her anonymity and speak publicly — prompted a reckoning over rape culture in France and beyond, as her dignity and strength impressed many across the world.
—ABC News, 17 Feb. 2026
The padded backpack straps also impressed testers, most notably a design that retracts straps in a stash pocket when needed.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
When visiting the sets, Heller was impressed by the contrast between the scope of the production and its intimate artistry.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Powell isn’t the only Heat veteran who has been impressed by Jakucionis’ recent play.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
As a voice actor, Steph Curry impressed the crew in his first major role.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Youngblood impressed him with tales of his exploits and connections after meeting him through his father.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressed
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Together, the properties suggest an investor interested not just in impressive homes, but in places with lasting cultural imprint.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bella was more interested in the chatter around the film.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This significant increase is heavily influenced by the soaring large-scale energy storage market — the huge batteries used for power grids — which saw demand rise by over 80% last year, Masters said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Although Peak Lapel was the most overt example of preppy-dom, other brands were clearly influenced by the trend.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Schaub etched his name in Texans history as the franchise’s all-time leader in passing yards (23,221) and passing touchdowns (124).—
Sam Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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Nothing is etched in stone as there are still deep concerns among key participants on and off the board that the onetime Bakersfield congressman lacks any real executive experience besides his short and unsuccessful 239-day stint as Speaker of the House.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Anecdotes like these are the reason Wong felt compelled to start documenting mahjong traditions.—
Grace Hwang Lynch,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Never has Congress compelled the testimony of a former president under threat of contempt charges.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But other legislators were concerned about the prospect of having armed guards with no training acting as a security guard.—
Lauren Costantino
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Karen Bass was concerned about legal liabilities for failures in combating the Palisades fire, the sources said.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Drinking water was not affected by the spill, officials said.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Remove leaves affected by leaf spot or black tips and any rotting roots.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
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Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Released at the beginning of the month, the two limited editions both feature 41 mm cases crafted in black zirconium oxide ceramic, matching black dials, pops of blue in the same hue as the Mercedes driver’s helmet, and titanium casebacks engraved with his starting number (63).—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Then a week later, Heraskevych received a wave of sympathetic support when he was forced out of the skeleton for refusing to compete without a helmet adorned with more than 20 elite Ukrainian athletes and coaches who have been killed in the war.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Scottie Barnes won the opening 12-minute game for the Stars with a game-ending 3-pointer in overtime, beating the World 37-36 after Edwards forced OT.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Impressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressed. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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