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
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the first of two classes with fake guns that don’t fire real bullets, Tamra impresses Jenn and Emily with her target-shooting skills.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
The robot also impresses with multilingual communication skills, guiding visitors in different languages.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
What impresses about Santos is what has been lacking from Vines.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
The iPhone 17 Air impresses with its ultra-thin profile and new battery technology.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
While the size of the place impresses, there’s also some questionable decor throughout the interior.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The second-floor principal suite impresses with double-height ceilings, exposed structural elements, a private dressing room, and a skylit ensuite bathroom.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
There is a big twist at the end, that one doesn’t see coming, which impresses.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Unless Nikishin really impresses in that regard or Miller finds a previously unseen level, the Hurricanes don’t have that.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
In the first of two classes with fake guns that don’t fire real bullets, Tamra impresses Jenn and Emily with her target-shooting skills.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 27 Sep. 2025
The robot also impresses with multilingual communication skills, guiding visitors in different languages.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
What impresses about Santos is what has been lacking from Vines.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
The iPhone 17 Air impresses with its ultra-thin profile and new battery technology.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
While the size of the place impresses, there’s also some questionable decor throughout the interior.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2025
The second-floor principal suite impresses with double-height ceilings, exposed structural elements, a private dressing room, and a skylit ensuite bathroom.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
There is a big twist at the end, that one doesn’t see coming, which impresses.
—Beandrea July, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impresses
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The cuts were similarly surprising, yes, but the impressions left by each player could not be more different.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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His knack for ventriloquism combined with his spot-on singing impressions wowed viewers, resulting in Fator earning the grand prize.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
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Dane revealed that he was diagnosed with ALS, a neurodegenerative disease that affects the motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord, in April.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Oct. 2025
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Jones could keep operating his platform even while facing direct collection efforts, which affects employees, vendors, and business partners caught in the crossfire.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Both sides may have reasons to cut a deal before pretrial discovery compels Goodell, Gruden and others to testify under oath and share sensitive emails, texts and other documents.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its central relationship compels, its side characters are rizz-y, and the writing is fire.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
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His feat helps establish the direct connection of how sim racing influences track performance in the real world, leading Nürburgring content creator Misha Charoudin to connect the dots and predict a new era of drivers advancing in their careers with the help of virtual racing.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Larger screens are better, according to the Center for Environmental Therapeutics, because screen size influences light exposure.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Nothing engraves glass as uniformly and perfectly as UV lasers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While China often threatens and coerces other countries, such as in disputes with South Korea and Australia, its actions are often triggered by events that China feels directly threaten its core interests.—
David C. Kang,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Sep. 2025
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Compulsory heterosexuality is a theoretical framework coined by lesbian scholar Adrienne Rich in 1980 to describe how heterosexuality as an institution compels and coerces female sexuality for patriarchal purposes.—
Quispe López,
Them.,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The body uses carbohydrates, electrolytes and proteins as it's pushed to the limit, which impacts recovery time.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Breast cancer impacts 1 in 8 women and 1 in 1,000 men over their lifetimes.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Impresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impresses. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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