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something imagined or pictured in the mind
had a vague impression that the guide would be female
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Recent Examples of impressions
And those impressions tend to stick.
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Marisa McMillan, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
Shepherd noted SNL‘s dismal track record in hiring Black female talent, noting that Kenan Thompson would often have to dress in drag to do impressions of Black women in pop culture.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
And while the money (and TV impressions) kept rolling right in, the hunger for on-site experiences didn’t show any sign of lagging.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Netflix has also released a series of first-look photos from the series; read on to get a first look, and give us your first impressions in a comment below.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
What are your impressions of the event?
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
The cuts were similarly surprising, yes, but the impressions left by each player could not be more different.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
His knack for ventriloquism combined with his spot-on singing impressions wowed viewers, resulting in Fator earning the grand prize.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
First impressions start before guests even walk through the front door, which means having your landscape shipshape is of the utmost importance.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Marisa McMillan, Outside, 7 Oct. 2025
Shepherd noted SNL‘s dismal track record in hiring Black female talent, noting that Kenan Thompson would often have to dress in drag to do impressions of Black women in pop culture.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
And while the money (and TV impressions) kept rolling right in, the hunger for on-site experiences didn’t show any sign of lagging.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Netflix has also released a series of first-look photos from the series; read on to get a first look, and give us your first impressions in a comment below.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 1 Oct. 2025
What are your impressions of the event?
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
The cuts were similarly surprising, yes, but the impressions left by each player could not be more different.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
His knack for ventriloquism combined with his spot-on singing impressions wowed viewers, resulting in Fator earning the grand prize.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
First impressions start before guests even walk through the front door, which means having your landscape shipshape is of the utmost importance.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressions
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Popular imprints such as Berkley and Dell already publish plenty of romance novels.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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Recovered evidence includes a bolt-action rifle and forensic impressions lifted from the rooftop, including palm and forearm imprints and footwear marks.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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This relentless barrage of interruptions and switching between thoughts and technology platforms is leaving us utterly exhausted, says Paul Leonardi, department chair and Duca Family Professor of Technology Management at the University of California, Santa Barbara.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Former Apple designer Jony Ive, known for helping drive the world’s obsession with smartphones and other touch devices, has some thoughts on how to improve our relationship with technology.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite some promising high-concept notions such as an intergalactic federation, mystic beings, parasitic species, a sentient interstellar craft, and Slipstream FTL quantum mechanics, seemingly inevitable creative differences arose as the show progressed.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The department’s content warnings include mild romantic situations and notions of matchmaking, gentle social satire, occasional passive-aggressive dialogue and very mild suggestive themes (but nothing explicit).—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
1 Oct. 2025
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The latest autumnal trend, vintage prep, is all about embracing softened classics like plaid, brass, heirloom finds, vintage linens, and botanical prints.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Giannini wanted to honor Liberty’s rich British history in her collection and the movements that its windows have witnessed, from the slick aesthetic of the Mods in the late ‘50s to the colorful prints of the Swinging ’60s.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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The event, launched in 1982, celebrates the freedom to read and express ideas and emphasizes the importance of fighting censorship.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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After months of trying to find the perfect balance of ideas and entertainment, the Planet Money game is ready for our next phase.—
Erika Beras,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The only thing neighbors’ cameras will share are pictures and clips of dogs that could be yours.—
Mike Feibus,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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The reporter had already sent me pictures and audio recordings, promising a complete draft by Monday night.—
Zahra Nader,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Talks are also ongoing with potential partners to bring similar concepts to resort locations such as Dubai, Ibiza, Macao, and Thailand.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
4 Oct. 2025
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Office of Community Wellness and Safety Director Adam Procell highlighted those two concepts as part of his six priority areas for leading the office.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The hierarchy of money is present in both conceptions, it is not spelled out explicitly in either conception.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Impressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressions. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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