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
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The streak certainly impresses goaltender Scott Wedgewood.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Offensive line impresses Despite starting tackle Ryan Hughes and left guard Cade Bennett being held out of practice, TCU’s offensive line had a strong opening day of camp.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
But what impresses Auriemma the most is Quinonez’s maturity, especially in how quickly she’s adapted to a brand new style of basketball.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
None of those three impresses me as more capable than the Padres.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Yulin impresses me with her outstanding technique and musicality.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Win Son and its bakery are known for spicy fly’s head and sticky sweet red date buns, Bonnie’s has Calvin Eng’s homey Cantonese American cooking, Wenwen feels like a communal dinner party, and Birds of a Feather impresses with its light and serene interpretation of Szechuan cuisine.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Nearly four years later, durability is what impresses her most.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Want to make a weeknight meal that really impresses?
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026
The streak certainly impresses goaltender Scott Wedgewood.
—ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
Offensive line impresses Despite starting tackle Ryan Hughes and left guard Cade Bennett being held out of practice, TCU’s offensive line had a strong opening day of camp.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
But what impresses Auriemma the most is Quinonez’s maturity, especially in how quickly she’s adapted to a brand new style of basketball.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
None of those three impresses me as more capable than the Padres.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Yulin impresses me with her outstanding technique and musicality.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Win Son and its bakery are known for spicy fly’s head and sticky sweet red date buns, Bonnie’s has Calvin Eng’s homey Cantonese American cooking, Wenwen feels like a communal dinner party, and Birds of a Feather impresses with its light and serene interpretation of Szechuan cuisine.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Mar. 2026
Nearly four years later, durability is what impresses her most.
—Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impresses
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What lasting impressions are our children taking from all these empty eyes staring at them?—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Featuring comedy legends and late-night insiders, this sharp, entertaining documentary reveals how presidential impressions became one of America’s most influential, and surprisingly powerful, forms of political storytelling.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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This is a good moment for a direct money conversation or to review something that affects both sides.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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The shape of a pot affects drainage, with taller, narrower pots draining better than shorter, wider ones.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
17 Apr. 2026
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
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Shameful pride compels me to say there are only about 300 players in the Hall of Fame.—
Ron Mix,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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But the implicit argument, that Colorado law effectively compels Jeffco to violate Title IX, is a major, predictable indictment of our legislature.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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The research team set out to determine whether diet directly influences this fat buildup.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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El Niño and La Niña are opposite ends of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation -- a climate phenomenon based on water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean that influences temperatures and precipitation around the globe, according to the NOAA.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 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
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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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And there needs to be more research on how AI impacts our self talk, Kross says.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
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His remarks come as Geely continues to position methanol as a viable alternative energy pathway, particularly for sectors where vehicle mass directly impacts performance and operating costs.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Apr. 2026
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