as in impressions
a perceptible trace left by pressure
the stamp left a smudgy impress on the paper
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as in affects
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 etches
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 compels
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 impresses
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
This particular model impresses with its trendy dark brown and pink colors, as well as its unique fit.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
What really impresses me about this particular rally is that the Oyster team manages every step of the journey, from helping owners select the right yacht for them to preparing owners and crew with a comprehensive training program developed exclusively for the Oyster World Rally.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
With 1,042 rooms in family-friendly and adults-only areas, this expansive resort impresses.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
But Prows takes big, decisive swings when the plot does manage to pick up, and ultimately, the audience is rewarded with a tonally chunky experience that isn’t for everyone but impresses as both otherworldly and authentic.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2026
What impresses most about O'Connell's performance of Jimmy is the range.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Higgs delivered in the way that Streets expect from a player who continually impresses his coaches with his maturity.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
What impresses Lanthimos most is Plemons’ willingness to relinquish control.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Verb
Woodard's philosophy is to put the best players on the field, which includes any freshman who impresses her.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 3 Feb. 2026
This particular model impresses with its trendy dark brown and pink colors, as well as its unique fit.
—Katharina Fuchs, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
What really impresses me about this particular rally is that the Oyster team manages every step of the journey, from helping owners select the right yacht for them to preparing owners and crew with a comprehensive training program developed exclusively for the Oyster World Rally.
—Bill Springer, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
With 1,042 rooms in family-friendly and adults-only areas, this expansive resort impresses.
—Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 24 Jan. 2026
But Prows takes big, decisive swings when the plot does manage to pick up, and ultimately, the audience is rewarded with a tonally chunky experience that isn’t for everyone but impresses as both otherworldly and authentic.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Jan. 2026
What impresses most about O'Connell's performance of Jimmy is the range.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
Higgs delivered in the way that Streets expect from a player who continually impresses his coaches with his maturity.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 12 Jan. 2026
What impresses Lanthimos most is Plemons’ willingness to relinquish control.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impresses
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Economic news had an upbeat ring this week, at least on first impressions.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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In this way, Akinola and Wale Davies establish two parallel awakenings for the brothers in the film, and everything that the boys see and hear—not just dialogue but all their ambient impressions—contribute to one or both.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In Colorado, food insecurity affects 1 in 8 people.—
Jack Buffington,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even just rolling your head in one direction affects how that sled tracks on the ice.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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This same self-centeredness compels his girlfriend (Olivia Thirlby) to move out of their modest apartment without warning.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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North Carolina requires vaccines without enforcement State law compels North Carolina school principals to require that kindergartners get seven vaccinations within 30 days of the start of the school year.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Texas economy has been growing, but that is not the only thing that influences the inflow of potential migrants.—
Mike Schneider,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Araminta inadvertently influences Sophie’s reconnection with Benedict (Luke Thompson) out in the countryside after Sophie’s stepmother sends her packing.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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Every watch represents almost a full year of work, and the watchmaker engraves his signature on a gold plaque inside the movement after final testing.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
24 Nov. 2025
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Nothing engraves glass as uniformly and perfectly as UV lasers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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However, the rotation of this filament clearly dominates how the galaxies within it spin, perhaps by funneling hydrogen gas along the dark-matter filament and onto the galaxies in a way that coerces their spin while providing further fuel for star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 Dec. 2025
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Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor, coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
14 Nov. 2025
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Wealth affects health Hims and Hers focuses on how wealth impacts health outcomes.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Beyond the performances, the show reflected how music impacts conversations around immigration and ICE.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Impresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impresses. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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