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as in thoughts
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
Confirmatory searching occurs when individuals seek information that reinforces their initial impressions.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Investigators will weigh gait, wear patterns and outsole marks against any scene impressions, not just the brand.
—Stepheny Price , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The rare talk-show parody not keyed to celebrity impressions, this COVID-era gem is divided evenly between Nwodim, Gardner, Cecily Strong, and Aidy Bryant as the contentious panel of a show not unlike The View.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Apple debuted its next-generation AirPods Pro 3 today at its annual fall hardware event, and our first impressions here at PCMag are pretty positive.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Here are some of the best new releases at the show, with hands-on impressions after last week’s close to 30 meetings.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The Harry Potter actress, who made her name in Hollywood but arguably sustained it in her interviews on The Graham Norton Show and in other press, is opening up about her initial impressions of fellow actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 9 Sep. 2025
First impressions were severely underwhelming.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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
Investigators will weigh gait, wear patterns and outsole marks against any scene impressions, not just the brand.
—Stepheny Price , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
The rare talk-show parody not keyed to celebrity impressions, this COVID-era gem is divided evenly between Nwodim, Gardner, Cecily Strong, and Aidy Bryant as the contentious panel of a show not unlike The View.
—Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 12 Sep. 2025
Apple debuted its next-generation AirPods Pro 3 today at its annual fall hardware event, and our first impressions here at PCMag are pretty positive.
—PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Here are some of the best new releases at the show, with hands-on impressions after last week’s close to 30 meetings.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
The Harry Potter actress, who made her name in Hollywood but arguably sustained it in her interviews on The Graham Norton Show and in other press, is opening up about her initial impressions of fellow actor Leonardo DiCaprio.
—Mikelle Street, Them., 9 Sep. 2025
First impressions were severely underwhelming.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressions
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Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said investigators found palm impressions, smudges and a shoe imprints of the suspect and are hoping to collect to some DNA evidence.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Investigators are analyzing imprints of a forearm, palm and a shoe of the person of interest.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some coping mechanisms include grounding techniques like deep breathing, writing down thoughts and feelings, and talking with trusted people.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Want to stay up to date on IndieWire’s film reviews and critical thoughts?—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Sep. 2025
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Harry's uncompromising, one sided view of notions like truth, lies and accountability may sound warning sirens about whether reconciliation is possible in the long-term.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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This was Maxwell’s (classical) theory for electromagnetism, putting the previously distinct notions of electricity and magnetism together into a unified footing.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
9 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, the glossy colors and neutral prints look stylish and match with everything.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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From subtle autumnal tones to festive harvest prints, these fall dish towel sets (and more below) make the seasonal swap effortless.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My weekend streaming guide is live, so be sure to check that out for some new show and movie ideas.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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On both right and left, many assert that debate is what enables real consideration of ideas.—
Sarah Stein Lubrano,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Lord entered the truck in competitions in Louisiana and Texas and loved to park it in front of the Henderson building to take pictures of it, Michelle said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Sep. 2025
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Some of my friends were pressured to send inappropriate pictures, contacted by strangers, and exposed to content way beyond our age.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
12 Sep. 2025
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Vibrant clarity, instant responsiveness, and unfettered mobility are the three fundamental concepts that characterize this experience rather than a list of elements.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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In The Humane Interface, Raskin not only discusses concepts such as leaping and habitual command behaviors but means of quantitative assessment as well.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Impressions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressions. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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