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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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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
Restaurants such as Jacques and Noisette were impressing diners with caviar, duck and baguettes.
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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
This can bring happy news around ambitions, achievements and impressing authority figures in the weeks ahead.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Jakucionis has taken advantage of the opportunity, impressing his coaches and teammates with his energy, playmaking ability and improved three-point shooting.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Tuipulotu let his play speak for itself, his off-the-field workouts and preparation, especially, impressing his teammates and the new administration.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Though Jones has added plenty to his workload since then while impressing coaches, the emphasis on his role as a punt returner has worked out wonderfully.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Eileen has freshly embraced sobriety, and has brought her manuscript with her in the hopes of impressing several key mucky-mucks in attendance.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Finally, after a busy day of glamor, dancing, and impressing Sabrina with your new moves, the day will end with a non-alcoholic toast of espresso tonic.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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
This can bring happy news around ambitions, achievements and impressing authority figures in the weeks ahead.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
Jakucionis has taken advantage of the opportunity, impressing his coaches and teammates with his energy, playmaking ability and improved three-point shooting.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
Tuipulotu let his play speak for itself, his off-the-field workouts and preparation, especially, impressing his teammates and the new administration.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 5 Dec. 2025
Though Jones has added plenty to his workload since then while impressing coaches, the emphasis on his role as a punt returner has worked out wonderfully.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Eileen has freshly embraced sobriety, and has brought her manuscript with her in the hopes of impressing several key mucky-mucks in attendance.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2025
Finally, after a busy day of glamor, dancing, and impressing Sabrina with your new moves, the day will end with a non-alcoholic toast of espresso tonic.
—Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressing
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Aesthetics may also be influencing the approach to the work triangle.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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After New Year’s Eve, on January 1, 2026, this number started influencing our lives.—
Hannah Madlener,
Glamour,
9 Jan. 2026
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Regularly cleaning your glass shower doors is essential for maintaining their clarity and protecting them from permanent damage or etching.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 Jan. 2026
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Mark Scheifele spent 2025 etching his name into Winnipeg Jets and Atlanta Thrashers franchise record books.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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This would likely mean seizing more resources inside Yemen—for example, by capturing the oil-rich governorate of Marib east of Sanaa—or by coercing Saudi Arabia into offering new financial concessions.—
April Longley Alley,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2025
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There were more damning allegations made by Burrowes against Diddy, which included Combs coercing Burrowes to make changes in Biggie’s record deal with Bad Boy to make the terms more lucrative and favorable for the label.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
3 Dec. 2025
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This move highlights vulnerabilities in the technology supply chain, affecting automakers like Honda, which halted production at a Mexican factory.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Another key finding of the study was that nearly all populations reached record levels of homelessness, affecting families with children, individuals, people staying in unsheltered or sheltered locations, and unaccompanied youth.—
Sophia Arndt,
Twin Cities,
8 Nov. 2025
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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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That simple change would introduce real competition, allowing merchants to choose lower-cost options and forcing the dominant players to compete on price and service--just like any other market.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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Jackson remains optimistic that Medicaid cuts will spur a public backlash against lawmakers, forcing Congress to reverse Medicaid cuts before additional layoffs are necessary.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Colleges proactively cut and consolidated more a fifth of the state's degrees, impacting fields ranging from dance to biotechnology.—
Marissa Meador,
IndyStar,
9 Jan. 2026
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Further exemption guidelines would apply to students with disabilities, medical conditions or other factors impacting their ability to complete the test.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
8 Jan. 2026
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The government’s motion argues that the order violates the Constitution’s Appropriations Clause and separation of powers by compelling the Executive Branch to spend unappropriated money.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Even prior to Preservé’s arrival, the Motiva implants had begun fueling a shift in the way some surgeons perform breast augmentation, compelling them to more frequently place implants on top of the chest muscle instead of underneath it, as has been customary for decades.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Impressing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressing. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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