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as in influenced
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 etched
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 compelled
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 impressed
Phil Wahba, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Academy graduates Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear impressed on loan with Rangers and Oxford United, respectively.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Like most prospects, he was originally earmarked for the Barça Atletic reserve outfit but impressed Hansi Flick enough to stay with the first team group.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The judges were impressed, not just with Lara’s dance talent but her ability to clearly articulate her thoughts and passions.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Others impressed by their ingenious use to narrate effect of a Mallorcan setting.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 1 June 2026
Demie, a music obsessive, recalls being extremely impressed by the needle drops that Levinson wrote in.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
The analyst said shareholders should be impressed, noting that demand remains robust, especially in luxury homes.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Amazon shoppers are most impressed by the stretch, fit, and soft feel of these wide-leg jeans, which closely resemble the pair Garner wore.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 May 2026
It’s been her developmental potential, paired with a veteran’s on-court demeanor, that has impressed her new teammates so far.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Scaling Trust, Not Just Automation AI adoption has now entered a phase where boards are no longer impressed by pilots.
—Nitin Rakesh, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
But in the moment, what most impressed me was its normalcy.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Finally, we were also impressed by the Cryo Chamber cooling, which kept the temperature low even during intense sessions.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
The talented dancers, acrobats and thrill acts that paved the way to the finale impressed him to no end.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
The Falcons impressed even more within a difficult enough schedule by winning four games in four days with wins over two top-20 teams.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
What always impressed me most about the show was the amazing diversity of its fanbase.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Adjective
Macy’s doesn’t seek to use tech to dazzle its customers, who are focused more on the right fashions and on getting good prices, and aren’t impressed with things like drone delivery or other quasi-sci-fi services.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 2 June 2026
Academy graduates Mikey Moore and Will Lankshear impressed on loan with Rangers and Oxford United, respectively.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Like most prospects, he was originally earmarked for the Barça Atletic reserve outfit but impressed Hansi Flick enough to stay with the first team group.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The judges were impressed, not just with Lara’s dance talent but her ability to clearly articulate her thoughts and passions.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
Others impressed by their ingenious use to narrate effect of a Mallorcan setting.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 1 June 2026
Demie, a music obsessive, recalls being extremely impressed by the needle drops that Levinson wrote in.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 31 May 2026
The analyst said shareholders should be impressed, noting that demand remains robust, especially in luxury homes.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 30 May 2026
Amazon shoppers are most impressed by the stretch, fit, and soft feel of these wide-leg jeans, which closely resemble the pair Garner wore.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
Verb
His teammates and coaches are impressed by that, but there is something more.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 28 May 2026
It’s been her developmental potential, paired with a veteran’s on-court demeanor, that has impressed her new teammates so far.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Scaling Trust, Not Just Automation AI adoption has now entered a phase where boards are no longer impressed by pilots.
—Nitin Rakesh, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
But in the moment, what most impressed me was its normalcy.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Finally, we were also impressed by the Cryo Chamber cooling, which kept the temperature low even during intense sessions.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
The talented dancers, acrobats and thrill acts that paved the way to the finale impressed him to no end.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
The Falcons impressed even more within a difficult enough schedule by winning four games in four days with wins over two top-20 teams.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
What always impressed me most about the show was the amazing diversity of its fanbase.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressed
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Together, Larry and Billie Jean King founded World TeamTennis, after Billie Jean was long interested in a team format for the sport.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Because of season 6’s success, more people were interested in watching season 7.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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But Serna and his coaches were also influenced by Kimball’s State double a year earlier.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Over the last decade, deep political divisions have influenced the way people view the nation’s history.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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The star’s one-piece bikini also featured a nude underlay with floral designs etched into the black fabric and a plunging neckline trimmed with a scalloped pattern.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
25 May 2026
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The horses and riders who lined up to contest the €500,000 (US$580,200) first prize were in the form of their lives, all wishing for their names to be etched on the wall among the pantheon of greats who have come before them.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
24 May 2026
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As imperial forces traversed continents, the meanings and uses of these arrivals—whether people, plants, or ideologies— were actively negotiated and reshaped by the societies and environments compelled to contend with them.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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Large pharmaceutical companies are structurally compelled to acquire.—
Marc Cooper,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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However, some critics are also concerned that getting a weight loss prescription online is usually much easier than getting one through an in-person appointment.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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That's leading seniors to be increasingly concerned about what could happen to their monthly benefits if creditors come calling.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Mayor Brandon Johnson came to this office with something genuinely rare — authentic credibility in the communities most affected by this crisis.—
Desmon Yancy,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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According to Microsoft, its quantum team used agentic AI to automate complex measurements, optimize fabrication processes, analyze decades of research data, and uncover previously unnoticed problems that affected device performance.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Almost every surface is laser-engraved with text, in thirteen languages.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The caseback is engraved with both the Wristcheck logo and Piaget crest.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 June 2026
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Today, however, the opposite is true, and they are deliberately displayed as current fashion trends have brought to the surface what was once forced to be hidden.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
31 May 2026
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Fueled by large stocks of critically dry vegetation and extreme winds, the fires killed 31 people, destroyed nearly 12,000 homes, and forced over 150,000 evacuations.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
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