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
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Performance is where the lens really impresses.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
What impresses me most, though, is the convenience factor.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2026
Performance is where the lens really impresses.
—Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impresses
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Although a few conversations clearly left impressions, most of the dates morphed into remnants of information like fintech, middle sibling, allergic to cats, etc.—
A.R. Carter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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There’s no room to be swayed by any external influences or impressions.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Our work has documented how lack of access to accurate and affirming identification documents affects the health and well-being of this community.—
Noelle Martin,
The Conversation,
1 Mar. 2026
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Of course this affects his finances, and his ability to buy a home.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
1 Mar. 2026
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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The sheer richness of the fashion, meanwhile, compels viewers to step up closely to admire the artistry of the stitches and richness of the embroideries, and that’s precisely the point, because ultimately this is a celebration of the art of Italian handcraft.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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The bill compels public universities and local governments, including schools, to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Its design showcased the Mediterranean and Colonial Revival influences common in Reynolds’ work and in Florida school architecture of the 1920s, which emphasized regional forms adapted to climate as well as community use.—
Sarah M. Boye,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2026
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This sensibility influences their coverage of thornier topics, such as tech governance and regulation.—
Diego Lasarte,
New Yorker,
25 Feb. 2026
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The company also engraves the names of the two teams, the final score, the location of the game and its date on the trophy base.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
6 Feb. 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
Verb
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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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While drought impacts water utilities in the Western states more directly, saltwater from coastal flooding worsens groundwater quality, and extreme cold can wear on pipes.—
Charlotte Slovin,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The phobia impacts around 25 million Americans.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Impresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impresses. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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