1
as in influencing
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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2
as in etching
to produce a vivid impression of
impressed the importance of safe driving habits by displaying photos of horrific crashes
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3
as in coercing
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 impressing
And in his first 10 games with the AHL’s San Diego Gulls, Solberg had two goals and three assists while impressing people throughout the Ducks organization.
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Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The visiting Boxers have garnered attention with quarterback Marcio Semedo impressing at this summer’s Northeast 7v7 tournament.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
By all indications out of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, Frankenstein is impressing most Rotten Tomatoes critics.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Sione Vaki of the Detroit Lions went viral for his vocals during his rookie year in 2024, impressing coach Dan Campbell who spoke at length about it during a press conference after the musical moment.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Matthew quickly schemes his way into Oliver’s orbit after that first performance, impressing and rankling the group of lackeys in his entourage at the same time.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
Ahmed Hassanein Hassanein was drafted in the sixth round this year by the Detroit Lions and seemed to be impressing during preseason, but a pectoral muscle injury suffered in a preseason game put the defensive end on the sidelines.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025
But everything changed once the sisters started playing competitive points, with Venus (who is two years older than Serena) impressing most.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
His Werder Bremen team finished eighth and level on points with Leipzig last campaign, impressing enough to convince the Red Bull powerhouse of his talents.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The visiting Boxers have garnered attention with quarterback Marcio Semedo impressing at this summer’s Northeast 7v7 tournament.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
By all indications out of the 82nd Venice International Film Festival, Frankenstein is impressing most Rotten Tomatoes critics.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Sione Vaki of the Detroit Lions went viral for his vocals during his rookie year in 2024, impressing coach Dan Campbell who spoke at length about it during a press conference after the musical moment.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Matthew quickly schemes his way into Oliver’s orbit after that first performance, impressing and rankling the group of lackeys in his entourage at the same time.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
Ahmed Hassanein Hassanein was drafted in the sixth round this year by the Detroit Lions and seemed to be impressing during preseason, but a pectoral muscle injury suffered in a preseason game put the defensive end on the sidelines.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2025
But everything changed once the sisters started playing competitive points, with Venus (who is two years older than Serena) impressing most.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
His Werder Bremen team finished eighth and level on points with Leipzig last campaign, impressing enough to convince the Red Bull powerhouse of his talents.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressing
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The format grants viewers unprecedented control over programming elements, from influencing contestant challenges involving current events and social issues to deciding elimination outcomes and performance selections.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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The draft guidance could shape clinical trial designs, labeling considerations and FDA review expectations for future prescription non-opioid analgesics seeking approval for chronic pain indications, potentially influencing investment and development priorities in the pharmaceutical industry.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Utilizing a variety of tools that allow for shading, etching, and peeling creates a layered effect and transforms pumpkins into detailed pieces of multi-dimensional art.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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The only way to fix etching is by buffing the scratches out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Sep. 2025
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The allegations come amid the ongoing fallout of felony perjury and bribery charges filed in 2023 against Tran, who is accused of paying off and coercing a witness in a separate 2011 murder case.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.—
Alistair Smout,
USA TODAY,
29 Nov. 2024
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However, that is reportedly affecting the relationship between King Charles and Prince William.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Sep. 2025
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However, an anonymous former OLCA employee said the department is experiencing significant cuts, potentially affecting how well the agency can help Congress identify Social Security problems in certain areas.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Thanks for giving me my tombstone engraving!—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
22 Aug. 2025
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The storm reshaped the coastline, forcing a rushed build and rebuild of the course.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Wildfires destroyed 12,000 structures around Altadena and Pacific Palisades – cutting housing supply and forcing victims to seek new living arrangements.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kirkham says that the tendency for microlearning lessons to move quickly and reduce each concept down to a short explanation risks impacting the overall quality of learning, and can prevent the opportunity for healthy debate and discussion within the classroom.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
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Understanding that a hot exo-atmosphere would be large and inflated in size, and that graphite would absorb practically all of the starlight impacting that atmosphere if there were a high-altitude layer of it, represents a fascinating scenario for explaining the features of these planets.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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In season four, Mike’s control over Kingstown is threatened as new players compete to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians’ wake, compelling him to confront the resulting gang war and stop them from swallowing the town.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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This approach would have put unions on the defensive, compelling them to confront the state’s dire financial realities.—
Frank Ricci,
Hartford Courant,
10 Aug. 2025
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“Impressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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