IMPRESSES Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

impresses 1 of 2

noun

plural of impress

as in impressions

a perceptible trace left by pressure the stamp left a smudgy impress on the paper

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impresses

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verb

present tense third-person singular of impress

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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The group also impresses with unique choreography, incorporating Pilates balls into their routine. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 Newcastle are keen to get the Munoz transfer sealed, given that if the versatile attacker impresses on the global stage, that may prompt greater interest. — David Ornstein, New York Times, 16 June 2026 What impresses us most is the consistency and the attention to detail. — Charles Usher, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026 Birr Castle Demesne Situated in central Ireland, almost exactly between Galway and Dublin, Birr Castle Demesne impresses with 120 picturesque acres of gardens. — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026 This impresses easily, and will become part of your regular breakfast rotation. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 More than just its scale, though, the project impresses with its use of recycled materials, including everything from wind turbine blades to old windows. — Adam Williams may 09, New Atlas, 9 May 2026 Some of the route running impresses me. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 Also Astellas is reentering the clinic with a next-generation gene therapy for XLMTM and Intellia’s CRISPR therapy for hereditary angioedema impresses. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for impresses

Noun

Suiting up in the desert is the first step for Steinbach and Anderson to leave their impressions on the staff in game action.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Almost two weeks before the release of The Odyssey on July 17, the social media embargo on the film has lifted, allowing critics to share impressions after an early screening.

— Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

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Verb

One of the most common – yet frequently misunderstood – causes of chronic pelvic pain is endometriosis, a condition that affects about one in 10 women of reproductive age.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026
This issue mainly affects the crafts/below-the-line categories, like directing, editing and cinematography, which are evaluated by specific episodes ahead of nominations.

— Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 6 July 2026

Definition of affects

Verb

Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 June 2026
Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.

— Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 28 Aug. 2025

Definition of etches

Verb

Further, since a charging order compels an LLC to re-direct distribution payments to the creditor, the appeals court further mused that such was enough to create standing since the LLCs needed to know who to pay.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
When systemic failures persist, lawsuits are the catalyst that compels meaningful reform and protects children who cannot protect themselves.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026

Definition of compels

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By calling a game early for excessive precipitation (or making players continue to trudge through poor conditions), an umpire’s subjective view of weather conditions directly influences MLB records.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 9 July 2026
That gap in knowledge is becoming increasingly important as climate change influences weather patterns around the world and extreme events are expected to become more frequent and, in some cases, more intense.

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of influences

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Malcolm Arnold’s 2,000-square-foot business, Apple Core Electronics, on Flushing Avenue in Bushwick makes exterior intercom panels, sets their wiring, punches buttons and engraves addresses.

— New York Times, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of engraves

Verb

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
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

Definition of coerces

Verb

Any proposal that impacts taxpayers must be carefully examined, clearly justified, and supported by transparency and accountability.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
This is not just a healthcare issue but also an economic and workforce issue that directly impacts business growth, labor markets and national productivity.

— Sas Mukherjee, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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