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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
Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Scales came across The Dutch Kettle’s apple butter at a roadside stand in Banner Elk last year and was impressed with the product.
—Chase Jordan
november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The stars were judged by rapper and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee Flavor Flav, who was impressed with the stars leading him to award 10- and 9-point scores.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Even though this mattress was contributor Blake Bakkila’s first experience with the latex category, she has been thoroughly impressed by this comfortable six-layer bed, made with organic cotton, organic wool, and organic and natural latex.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
Gauss was immediately impressed with the lecture, which involved not just math but also philosophy and physics.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Speaking of shooting, wing Paul McNeil has highly impressed scouts with his ability to knock down shots from the perimeter and could end up finding himself in the draft conversation as a big-time scorer.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The 62-degree egg has a way of captivating its audience, and Stefano was so impressed with the entire experience, start to finish; the elevated wines left us both speechless in excitement.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
The market has not been impressed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
At Valentino, Piccioli impressed the fashion world with his skills as a couturier, which is a major asset given Balenciaga returned to couture in 2021, as well as with his ability to modernise a heritage brand.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
We were impressed by the spacious interior, which was large enough to easily fit our entire four-day packing list and left ample room for an extra few outfits or souvenirs thanks to the brand’s forgiving free-flex zipper technology.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Kevin Durant has seen the NBA’s next generation up close for nearly two decades, but few players have impressed him the way Cooper Flagg has.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Still, as someone who enjoyed the recent titles' characterizations and emotional beats, I was impressed by the care and time Age of Imprisonment took in building out its story, at least during the first few hours.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Muse drawing rave reviews Some people in the organization — largely a handful of players — are not always easily impressed by coaches.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
As preseason practice ramped up, multiple transfers have impressed, with Wake Forest transfer Parker Friedrichsen and Penn transfer Sam Brown drawing praise from McKillop.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Shough has not impressed off the bench.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
What’s impressed me most is how this pillow seems to move with me.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Scales came across The Dutch Kettle’s apple butter at a roadside stand in Banner Elk last year and was impressed with the product.
—Chase Jordan
november 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
The stars were judged by rapper and Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame inductee Flavor Flav, who was impressed with the stars leading him to award 10- and 9-point scores.
—Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Even though this mattress was contributor Blake Bakkila’s first experience with the latex category, she has been thoroughly impressed by this comfortable six-layer bed, made with organic cotton, organic wool, and organic and natural latex.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
Gauss was immediately impressed with the lecture, which involved not just math but also philosophy and physics.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Nov. 2025
Speaking of shooting, wing Paul McNeil has highly impressed scouts with his ability to knock down shots from the perimeter and could end up finding himself in the draft conversation as a big-time scorer.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
The 62-degree egg has a way of captivating its audience, and Stefano was so impressed with the entire experience, start to finish; the elevated wines left us both speechless in excitement.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2025
The market has not been impressed.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
What has impressed upon you in this last month or so as the most pressing issues right now for actors?
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
At Valentino, Piccioli impressed the fashion world with his skills as a couturier, which is a major asset given Balenciaga returned to couture in 2021, as well as with his ability to modernise a heritage brand.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
We were impressed by the spacious interior, which was large enough to easily fit our entire four-day packing list and left ample room for an extra few outfits or souvenirs thanks to the brand’s forgiving free-flex zipper technology.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
Kevin Durant has seen the NBA’s next generation up close for nearly two decades, but few players have impressed him the way Cooper Flagg has.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Still, as someone who enjoyed the recent titles' characterizations and emotional beats, I was impressed by the care and time Age of Imprisonment took in building out its story, at least during the first few hours.
—PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025
Muse drawing rave reviews Some people in the organization — largely a handful of players — are not always easily impressed by coaches.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
As preseason practice ramped up, multiple transfers have impressed, with Wake Forest transfer Parker Friedrichsen and Penn transfer Sam Brown drawing praise from McKillop.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Shough has not impressed off the bench.
—Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressed
Adjective
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Findings connected to Ancient Rome continue to provide compelling insights not just for scientists and academics, but for interested travelers and the public at large.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Feed is a development program for younger drivers interested in Formula 4 racing.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jaramillo’s father was a veteran police officer who influenced him greatly.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Traffic congestion, public transit’s effect on neighborhoods and notable endorsements likely influenced voters most, local leaders and political experts say.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Albert mentioned to Trump that Carter’s attendance came on the same day Bucky Dent etched his name into the annals of history between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Does this mean the Canon must be etched in stone, never to change for all history?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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He was extradited to Pennsylvania for questioning and when he was compelled to testify before a grand jury, Schrader invoked his Fifth Amendment right when asked about Carol Ann Dougherty's murder.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Parks' arrest, however, compelled her to want to do more.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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But Obergefell, like many other who are concerned about the Supreme Court's conservative majority, takes little comfort in their words.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the aftermath of his wife and son’s murders, Alex Murdaugh’s sister-in-law said the once-prominent South Carolina attorney didn’t seem concerned with finding their killer.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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And to know there are cultural differences between women that are affected by a variety of factors, social and environmental, but there is a place for everyone.—
Lisa Vernon-Sparks,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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International flights have not been affected so far.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The original bell was replaced on the underwater ship with a replica, engraved with the 29 sailors' names on it.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Those who died have their names engraved in the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As a result, the government is now forced to sell even more oil on the black market at a discount to evade US government sanctions, one of the economists in Caracas told CNN.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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This was not the only notable injury on offense for the Packers in Week 9, as rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden was also forced to exit the game with a shoulder injury.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Impressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressed. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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