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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
Phil Wahba, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Academy graduates Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear impressed on loan with Rangers and Oxford United, respectively.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Like most prospects, he was originally earmarked for the Barça Atletic reserve outfit but impressed Hansi Flick enough to stay with the first team group.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The judges were impressed, not just with Lara’s dance talent but her ability to clearly articulate her thoughts and passions.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Others impressed by their ingenious use to narrate effect of a Mallorcan setting.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 1 June 2026
Demie, a music obsessive, recalls being extremely impressed by the needle drops that Levinson wrote in.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
The analyst said shareholders should be impressed, noting that demand remains robust, especially in luxury homes.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Amazon shoppers are most impressed by the stretch, fit, and soft feel of these wide-leg jeans, which closely resemble the pair Garner wore.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
The man behind The Boy With the Light-Blue Eyes was also impressed by the craft behind the Spielberg dino blockbuster.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Stenberg and Björck have deservedly held the spotlight for the Swedes in this class, but Hermansson is one of several other legit prospects for Tre Kronor this year and impressed at U17 worlds and Hlinka.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Troy Miller, 33, said he was impressed by the efficiency of the voting process.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Feaster says he was impressed by several contemporaneous accounts of Georg Theodor Jacob Müller’s machine, including a testimonial by physicist Johann Tobias Mayer.
—Ron Cowen, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
Anyone who really impressed you?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The infielder/outfielder impressed with plate discipline as well as power potential, with a 26-to-23 walk-to-strikeout ratio.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
It’s been her developmental potential, paired with a veteran’s on-court demeanor, that has impressed her new teammates so far.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Adjective
Macy’s doesn’t seek to use tech to dazzle its customers, who are focused more on the right fashions and on getting good prices, and aren’t impressed with things like drone delivery or other quasi-sci-fi services.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Academy graduates Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear impressed on loan with Rangers and Oxford United, respectively.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Like most prospects, he was originally earmarked for the Barça Atletic reserve outfit but impressed Hansi Flick enough to stay with the first team group.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The judges were impressed, not just with Lara’s dance talent but her ability to clearly articulate her thoughts and passions.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Others impressed by their ingenious use to narrate effect of a Mallorcan setting.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 1 June 2026
Demie, a music obsessive, recalls being extremely impressed by the needle drops that Levinson wrote in.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
The analyst said shareholders should be impressed, noting that demand remains robust, especially in luxury homes.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Amazon shoppers are most impressed by the stretch, fit, and soft feel of these wide-leg jeans, which closely resemble the pair Garner wore.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Verb
The absence of Tahj Washington, who had an injury setback during the first week of OTAs, opened the door for Reagor, who impressed Miami’s coaches in a workout that featured a handful of unemployed receivers.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026
The man behind The Boy With the Light-Blue Eyes was also impressed by the craft behind the Spielberg dino blockbuster.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2026
Stenberg and Björck have deservedly held the spotlight for the Swedes in this class, but Hermansson is one of several other legit prospects for Tre Kronor this year and impressed at U17 worlds and Hlinka.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Troy Miller, 33, said he was impressed by the efficiency of the voting process.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Feaster says he was impressed by several contemporaneous accounts of Georg Theodor Jacob Müller’s machine, including a testimonial by physicist Johann Tobias Mayer.
—Ron Cowen, Scientific American, 3 June 2026
Anyone who really impressed you?
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
The infielder/outfielder impressed with plate discipline as well as power potential, with a 26-to-23 walk-to-strikeout ratio.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
It’s been her developmental potential, paired with a veteran’s on-court demeanor, that has impressed her new teammates so far.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressed
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Together, Larry and Billie Jean King founded World TeamTennis, after Billie Jean was long interested in a team format for the sport.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Because of season 6’s success, more people were interested in watching season 7.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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But Serna and his coaches were also influenced by Kimball’s State double a year earlier.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Over the last decade, deep political divisions have influenced the way people view the nation’s history.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The star’s one-piece bikini also featured a nude underlay with floral designs etched into the black fabric and a plunging neckline trimmed with a scalloped pattern.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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The horses and riders who lined up to contest the €500,000 (US$580,200) first prize were in the form of their lives, all wishing for their names to be etched on the wall among the pantheon of greats who have come before them.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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As imperial forces traversed continents, the meanings and uses of these arrivals—whether people, plants, or ideologies— were actively negotiated and reshaped by the societies and environments compelled to contend with them.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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Large pharmaceutical companies are structurally compelled to acquire.—
Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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However, some critics are also concerned that getting a weight loss prescription online is usually much easier than getting one through an in-person appointment.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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That's leading seniors to be increasingly concerned about what could happen to their monthly benefits if creditors come calling.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Mayor Brandon Johnson came to this office with something genuinely rare — authentic credibility in the communities most affected by this crisis.—
Desmon Yancy,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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According to Microsoft, its quantum team used agentic AI to automate complex measurements, optimize fabrication processes, analyze decades of research data, and uncover previously unnoticed problems that affected device performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Almost every surface is laser-engraved with text, in thirteen languages.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The caseback is engraved with both the Wristcheck logo and Piaget crest.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Today, however, the opposite is true, and they are deliberately displayed as current fashion trends have brought to the surface what was once forced to be hidden.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
31 May 2026
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Fueled by large stocks of critically dry vegetation and extreme winds, the fires killed 31 people, destroyed nearly 12,000 homes, and forced over 150,000 evacuations.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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