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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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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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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
After beginning the season out of the rotation, Jakucionis went on to crack the Heat’s rotation in December by impressing coaches with his energy, playmaking skills and ability to hold up on defense.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Rivera was able to complete 10 out of the 14 exercises without quitting, impressing the Father Stu star.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Modern extremists aren’t known for their love of Broadway, but a song about impressing a girl by killing a president takes on new meaning when sung from the lips of a social media loner.
—Charles Lewis Iii, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Drasner, a lawyer by trade, joined The News several years after impressing real estate magnate and publisher Mort Zuckerman during a court case where Drasner was representing the opposition.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
From a rundown of the entertaining trends du jour to a foolproof guide to impressing Mom with your hosting skills to a we-did-the-hard-work-for-you menu plan, our all-in-one hosting guide is here to help.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
As the latest international break draws to a close, The Athletic’s Prospects series turns its attention to an England Under-21 international who has been impressing while featuring for his country.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026
And Lucy’s achievements are impressing athletes who have been lifting since long before she was born.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
McKnight got a hold of a spokesperson in Roseville, impressing the duo who had been on hold for a half-hour with no answers.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Rivera was able to complete 10 out of the 14 exercises without quitting, impressing the Father Stu star.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Modern extremists aren’t known for their love of Broadway, but a song about impressing a girl by killing a president takes on new meaning when sung from the lips of a social media loner.
—Charles Lewis Iii, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
Drasner, a lawyer by trade, joined The News several years after impressing real estate magnate and publisher Mort Zuckerman during a court case where Drasner was representing the opposition.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
From a rundown of the entertaining trends du jour to a foolproof guide to impressing Mom with your hosting skills to a we-did-the-hard-work-for-you menu plan, our all-in-one hosting guide is here to help.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
As the latest international break draws to a close, The Athletic’s Prospects series turns its attention to an England Under-21 international who has been impressing while featuring for his country.
—Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026
And Lucy’s achievements are impressing athletes who have been lifting since long before she was born.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
McKnight got a hold of a spokesperson in Roseville, impressing the duo who had been on hold for a half-hour with no answers.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressing
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This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Recent research suggests the average B2B deal cycle is roughly 6 months, with 5–10 people often influencing the decision.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Construction in the Arizona desert damaged an enormous Indigenous ground etching resembling a fish that is thought to be at least 1,000 years old.—
Jake Spring,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
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After go-ahead shots in the final minute of back-to-back games, McCollum is etching his name in Knicks history as a name to cause trauma to fans.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Prior to his 2011 conviction, Jeffs was charged and convicted of being an accomplice to rape in September 2007 after coercing a 14-year-old to marry her 19-year-old cousin, though the ruling was later overturned by the Utah Supreme Court over faulty jury instructions, according to CBS News.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Indonesia responded the following day by coercing the UDT and APODETI, among others, into issuing and signing the Balibo Declaration, which proclaimed the integration of East Timor into Indonesia.—
Agathe Demarolle,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Mar. 2026
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According to the Lake County website, the auditor oversees ledgers and records affecting county funds, and oversees duties related to the assessment of property and levy and collection of property taxes, among other roles.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Shailene Woodley’s Paradise character Annie may have memorized every nook and cranny of Elvis Presley’s Memphis estate Graceland, but the actress herself hasn’t made the pilgrimage there in the wake of her affecting performance in the show’s second season.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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Lubeck’s distinctive style—marked by one-of-a-kind antique stones and intricate hand-engraving work—caught Swift’s eye.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
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Less than six months after Cesar Chavez died, his family members were in Santa Ana engraving their names in cement during a groundbreaking for Cesar Chavez Continuation High School.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
18 Mar. 2026
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Things quickly changed, however, as Orlando’s defense stopped forcing turnovers and its offense came to a halt.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The staff union picketed outside the SAG-AFTRA building, where those negotiations were held for the first two weeks, blocking entrances to the parking garage and forcing negotiators to cross a picket line to get inside.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Denver Post business team would like to hear your perspective on how AI is impacting the workforce in Colorado.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
27 Apr. 2026
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The outage spanned from the Presidio to the Great Meadow Park area in the Marina District, impacting homes and businesses north of Lombard Street.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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On March 17, the House Oversight Committee issued a subpoena to Bondi, compelling her to sit for a deposition about the DOJ's handling of the Epstein files on April 14.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department initially said that its release, made in response to a law passed by Congress compelling the agency to disclose nearly all files related to Epstein, comprised more than 3 million pages.—
Elliott Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Impressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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