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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
Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
After a half hour working out with the flywheel, which works like a zero-gravity rowing machine, Wiseman was impressed.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Speaking at the February 2025 NFL combine — ahead of the Chiefs’ 6-11 campaign — Reid revealed that Worthy had impressed coaches with his late-season surge, which included two touchdown catches in the Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Philo has operated more efficiently in 11-on-11 settings and impressed with his instincts as a runner.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The full-sized keyboard has a dedicated number pad, which isn't common, and we were impressed by the smooth, responsive OceanGlass touchpad.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
While Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker clearly impressed last season, there’s still something missing in the Panthers’ aerial attack.
—Mike Kaye
april 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Ashcraft had impressed until an injury derailed his spring.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Nolan had been impressed by Carrie-Ann Moss’ performance as Trinity in 1999’s The Matrix and cast her as the female lead.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Twins Isabel and Ashley Mortensen helped Marblehead’s offense erupt out of the gate, while Tessa Francis has impressed in the circle.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
In Indianapolis, O’Neal impressed the judges and the fans with an array of dunks, including reverse efforts.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The Gerles’ maturity has even impressed other coaches.
—Sam Brief, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
After a half hour working out with the flywheel, which works like a zero-gravity rowing machine, Wiseman was impressed.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Speaking at the February 2025 NFL combine — ahead of the Chiefs’ 6-11 campaign — Reid revealed that Worthy had impressed coaches with his late-season surge, which included two touchdown catches in the Super Bowl LIX loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
There has been a similar situation with Gerard Martin, who has really impressed as a centre-back this season, converted from his previous role as backup left-back.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Philo has operated more efficiently in 11-on-11 settings and impressed with his instincts as a runner.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The full-sized keyboard has a dedicated number pad, which isn't common, and we were impressed by the smooth, responsive OceanGlass touchpad.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
While Tetairoa McMillan and Jalen Coker clearly impressed last season, there’s still something missing in the Panthers’ aerial attack.
—Mike Kaye
april 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
Ashcraft had impressed until an injury derailed his spring.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Nolan had been impressed by Carrie-Ann Moss’ performance as Trinity in 1999’s The Matrix and cast her as the female lead.
—ArsTechnica, 6 Apr. 2026
Twins Isabel and Ashley Mortensen helped Marblehead’s offense erupt out of the gate, while Tessa Francis has impressed in the circle.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2026
In Indianapolis, O’Neal impressed the judges and the fans with an array of dunks, including reverse efforts.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressed
Adjective
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What many people are interested in, however, is what put him on the map — his arm.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Anyone interested in speaking at the hearings can fill out and submit an interest form online between April 20 and April 23.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During the last five years, coaches who’ve remained in their college-level women's basketball jobs have seen their salaries rise by 45%—likely influenced by Staley's decision to fight for higher pay via nontraditional negotiating methods.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Time and time again, pioneers of new platforms have also bought up content and influenced conversations about those platforms.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Some had characteristic ticks etched along their outer edges, while others looked like small sticks cut lengthwise, with a flat and a curved side—forms that their makers crafted deliberately to produce random outcomes.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
2 Apr. 2026
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The humble fastener has enthralled Chamberlain for years—so much so that a tattoo of a singular button is etched into her upper arm.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Epstein files have been a thorn in the DOJ leadership’s side for the past year, culminating in a new law that compelled the department to release all unclassified documents, videos, and photos related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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On June 15, 1215, rebellious nobles compelled King John of England to sign the Magna Carta.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Horner also talked about being concerned about losing his job, wanting to see his child and worrying about what was going to happen to him, Espinoza said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some officials are concerned there won’t be enough new cops to replace those projected to leave or retire in the coming years.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fees for long-haul international flights are not affected.—
Rio Yamat,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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One resident, Jason Hale, said his car was among roughly 30 affected by crowds in Chicago that night.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Now, as China prioritizes renewable energy over coal, Yang is ahead of the change his fellow workers are being forced to confront.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Conflicting signals have set up a week in which investors are forced to position for starkly divergent outcomes.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Impressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressed. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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