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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
Snelling did not make the Marlins' opening-day roster despite impressing coaches during spring training.
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ABC News, 8 May 2026
Shortstop Colson Montgomery, 24, is excelling both offensively and defensively in his first full season, again impressing, in particular, with his power.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 5 May 2026
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.
—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
And Lucy’s achievements are impressing athletes who have been lifting since long before she was born.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 8 May 2026
Shortstop Colson Montgomery, 24, is excelling both offensively and defensively in his first full season, again impressing, in particular, with his power.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 5 May 2026
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.
—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
And Lucy’s achievements are impressing athletes who have been lifting since long before she was born.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressing
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The atmospheric circulation in the tropics already appears to be showing signs of El Niño impacts and the pattern may already be influencing things, Phil Klotzbach, a senior research scientist at Colorado State University, told USA TODAY on May 11.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Doesn’t this risk influencing the jury’s choice, favoring certain countries for example?—
Norine Raja,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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The bowl itself looks like a flower petal, and features detailed, spiral etching in the center.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 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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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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The city also hasn’t released a calculation of how many new units would be required if SB 79 ends up affecting 52 bus stops instead of four.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Their prevalence is also expected to expand in 2026, according to the Companion Animal Parasite Council, which forecasts the prevalence of certain diseases affecting dogs across the United States with more than 94% accuracy.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
9 May 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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The windshield on a Southwest Airlines flight cracked May 11, forcing the plane to make an emergency landing in Oklahoma, federal aviation officials said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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As the village erupts into full-scale panic, the emergency evolves into a darker mystery, forcing the cop to confront a seemingly impossible reality.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Wildfires burning in Miami-Dade and Broward counties have collectively consumed thousands of acres, reducing local air quality and impacting visibility along roadways.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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What things are impacting restitution processes?—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
11 May 2026
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Her new perspective gazes at us directly, compelling us to meet her eye.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
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For two months, Democrats have forced a series of votes aimed at compelling the Administration to either wind down the conflict or seek authorization.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Impressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressing. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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