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
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
Luria added that sentiment might improve for Big Tech if a new AI model is released that particularly impresses people, reigniting faith in the potential for strong returns.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
The application saves time and impresses residents.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
The expansive lobby impresses with a resplendent illuminated glass sculpture, a coffee bar, a lobby bar, and an on-site restaurant, Cavalier.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
That’s what impresses me the most.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
That’s what impresses me the most.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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
Luria added that sentiment might improve for Big Tech if a new AI model is released that particularly impresses people, reigniting faith in the potential for strong returns.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
The application saves time and impresses residents.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
The expansive lobby impresses with a resplendent illuminated glass sculpture, a coffee bar, a lobby bar, and an on-site restaurant, Cavalier.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026
That’s what impresses me the most.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
That’s what impresses me the most.
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impresses
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In Corpus’ lawsuit against the county, San Mateo County Superior Court ruled last year that the county waived its privilege claims over Cordell’s billing records by publicly releasing her report — which contained her findings and impressions of witnesses.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The point is to look beyond those first impressions and see the possibility of something better.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The film touches on some darker family trauma that also affects you.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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Obesity disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic Americans, with 53% and 43% of each population affected, respectively.—
Alison Sexton Ward,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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There is a growing perception that some schools are frequently tampering and that knowledge compels other schools to tamper as well to avoid being placed at a competitive disadvantage.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Logic compels me to go with One Battle After Another, as editor Andy Jurgensen ensures his film’s nearly three-hour runtime flies by.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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But perhaps most importantly, Soluna exudes a kindness and warm that influences the world around her.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 10-year Treasury yield influences mortgage rates.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 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
Verb
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This impacts parties like the Libertarian Party, the Green Party, the Democratic Socialists of America, the Party for Socialism and Liberation, and so on.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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As technology, sustainability and consumer demand impacts the industry, a greater number of unique and innovative career paths have emerged and opened doors for people with a wide range of skills.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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