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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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
As well as securing the services of France under-21 international Jacquet, Liverpool recently brought young centre-backs Mor Talla Ndiaye and Ifeanyi Ndukwe to the club, with the pair impressing at the Under-17 World Cup in Qatar in November.
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James Pearce, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Rye — and restaurants like it — are Dallas’ best shot at impressing Michelin.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Meta shares spiked 10% after impressing analysts with robust results and quarterly revenue guidance on Wednesday.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The service The concierge team has a, ‘your wish is our command’ philosophy and pride themselves on impressing guests behind their wildest dreams.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Strike a balance between impressing your friends with your culinary skills and tablescape prowess and outsourcing dishes and being flexible—no formal dining room necessary.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Ice dancing, by nature, is a competitive and subjective sport built around impressing judges.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Jan. 2026
Restaurants such as Jacques and Noisette were impressing diners with caviar, duck and baguettes.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Parents might also consider that their teen could be removing body hair in the hopes of impressing a crush, which is why this also could be an opening to talk about safe sex and reproductive health.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2025
James Pearce, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Rye — and restaurants like it — are Dallas’ best shot at impressing Michelin.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
Meta shares spiked 10% after impressing analysts with robust results and quarterly revenue guidance on Wednesday.
—Jordan Novet, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
The service The concierge team has a, ‘your wish is our command’ philosophy and pride themselves on impressing guests behind their wildest dreams.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Strike a balance between impressing your friends with your culinary skills and tablescape prowess and outsourcing dishes and being flexible—no formal dining room necessary.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2026
Ice dancing, by nature, is a competitive and subjective sport built around impressing judges.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 8 Jan. 2026
Restaurants such as Jacques and Noisette were impressing diners with caviar, duck and baguettes.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 30 Dec. 2025
Parents might also consider that their teen could be removing body hair in the hopes of impressing a crush, which is why this also could be an opening to talk about safe sex and reproductive health.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressing
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This observation shows how subtle cosmic architecture directs galaxies' destinies, influencing their formation, interactions, and evolution.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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These nerves transmit signals between the kidneys and brain, influencing blood pressure regulation.—
MemorialCare,
Oc Register,
16 Feb. 2026
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In addition to keeping an eye on your water temperature, the risk of etching can be reduced by using a gentle dish detergent.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Although the Joker has now tied one legend and eyes another, he’s poised to continue etching his own tier in NBA history.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Guevara and two colleagues, then-detectives Michael Mason and Ernest Halvorson, then orchestrated a frame-up by coercing one witness to identify Rios by beating him with a phone book and flashlight, and another by threatening to charge him with obstruction, according to the plaintiffs’ allegations.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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However, this kind of rethinking of coverage is not about coercing people to accept worse care in exchange for money.—
Jared Rhoads,
STAT,
10 Feb. 2026
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This will keep geese out of your yard without affecting its aesthetics.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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How much Texans are able to feel how the Comptrollers office is positively affecting their lives, making their lives safer, better, more affordable.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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But in all realities, the E3 uses two auto-focus points – like a stereo range finder – for engraving over uneven or concave/convex surfaces.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Nov. 2025
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Just start engraving the Tony statues right now.—
EW Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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His removal would trigger yet another transition, forcing the legislature to appoint a new leader and marking a volatile new chapter in Peruvian politics just two months before national elections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
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There’s a delectable tension between its chintziness and its opulence, forcing the mind to color in the spaces of its grand visages.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
17 Feb. 2026
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As early voting for the March 3 primary begins Tuesday, Dallas County officials are taking to social media feeds, radio and mailboxes to ensure voters understand a major change impacting this election.—
Tracey McManus,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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This dry season isn't just impacting water use in Broomfield, but putting firefighters on high alert as North Metro Fire put a Level Two Burn Ban in place Sunday.—
Sarah Horbacewicz,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown was hosting a roundtable featuring seven Ohioans sharing stories about the financial pain that bloated health-care costs had inflicted on their families, compelling them to scale back their medical care.—
Mark Leibovich,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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The contempt proceedings are an initial step toward a criminal prosecution by the Department of Justice that, if successful, could send the Clintons to prison in a dispute over compelling them to testify before the House Oversight Committee.—
Stephen Groves,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Impressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressing. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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