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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
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.
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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
The chef who handled the heat, impressing with both their food and teamwork while improving their behavior, took home the $250,000 grand prize, provided by granola brand Purely Elizabeth.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
At its core, securing a listing is not about impressing an owner with accolades or confidence alone.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
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
The chef who handled the heat, impressing with both their food and teamwork while improving their behavior, took home the $250,000 grand prize, provided by granola brand Purely Elizabeth.
—Peter White, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
At its core, securing a listing is not about impressing an owner with accolades or confidence alone.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressing
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Tasul later helped researchers understand how climate change is influencing the diets of wild polar bears and assisted with testing tracking equipment by wearing a specialized collar that helped improve the accuracy of devices used on wild populations.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Tasul contributed by helping researchers understand how climate change is influencing the diets of wild polar bears and assisted with testing tracking equipment by wearing a specialized collar that helped improve the accuracy of devices used on wild populations.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 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,
10 Apr. 2026
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If Your Glassware Is Etched If the haze remains after testing or treating with vinegar, etching is likely the culprit.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
30 Mar. 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 site posts news and commentary on climate change and other environmental issues affecting Florida.—
Dave Trecker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday morning, around eight power outages in Belton were affecting just over 330 customers.—
Kendrick Calfee
Updated April 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 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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Let the day unfold instead of forcing it.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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At a retrial last summer, jurors found Weinstein guilty of assaulting another victim, Miriam Haley, but deadlocked on the charge relating to Mann, forcing prosecutors to try the charge for a third time.—
Karla Cote,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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For more stories impacting the rare disease community like this, sign up for the CNBC Cures newsletter by clicking here.—
Brad Quick,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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As modeled by the bureau, if critically dry years continue, Powell and Mead will more often fall so low that their hydropower plants will become unusable, impacting power availability for more than 1 million people.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
19 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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