1
as in to affect
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 to engrave
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 to compel
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 impress
Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
The 61-year-old actress was dressed to the impress to host a fundraising event for the National Women's History Museum.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
No longer involved in CrossFit’s operation, Glassman’s been observing from afar, and he hasn’t been impressed with how the incident has been handled.
—Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
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Noun
Beyond their unique looks, the (3a) and (3a) Pro impress with their 6.77-inch screens, 120Hz adaptive refresh rates, and 3,000 nits of brightness while playing HDR content.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
The 61-year-old actress was dressed to the impress to host a fundraising event for the National Women's History Museum.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
Verb
From there, it’s been seized upon by various cocktail bloggers and influencers, all of whom have been impressed by the ease, accessibility, and deliciousness of this overlooked little sour.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 14 June 2025
No longer involved in CrossFit’s operation, Glassman’s been observing from afar, and he hasn’t been impressed with how the incident has been handled.
—Calum Marsh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impress
Noun
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That gives the impression, in the stage production, that Clooney’s Murrow is going toe to toe with the real-life McCarthy.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2025
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On social media, comments, shares and saves can be more impactful than impressions.—
Andrea Aker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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And how does looking for love affect someone’s idea of intimacy when it’s reduced to a transaction?—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
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The ceremony also featured people affected by overturning the ban.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The second image was a close-up of a dog wearing a collar and a tag engraved with the album title.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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Champions of this endeavor wanted to engrave the 1866 Act into the Constitution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Verb
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In a conversation with Harvard Business School, Sam Altman observes that the rise of AI will compel us to rethink jobs and society.—
Arafat Kabir,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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So when California sets new emission standards – and other states follow – the auto industry is compelled to adopt them.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 June 2025
Verb
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This generation is growing up in a world where digital transactions are the norm, influencing the development of financial products and services.—
Rupert Lee-Browne,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Mike McCabe, the veteran gaming industry executive who heads the EWC Foundation, explained how gamesmanship would influence every aspect of the event.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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But Aiden Markram etched his name in lore, producing a brilliant century in the tough chase of 282 in the best ever innings by a South African in Test cricket considering the stakes.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Inditex has been etching out a clear lead on high street rival H&M, which posted weaker-than-expected fiscal first quarter revenues in March, as sales continue to soften at the Swedish fashion giant.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Defense attorneys for the juvenile defendants, Matthew Niemiec and Mark Grier, said the suspects were coerced into the alleged crime.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Scammers often ask for money or coerce their victims into performing harmful acts.—
Nicole Valdes,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
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Common Hurdles Of Data Extraction And Data Quality The first step in data extraction is determining how to source information that is pulled, cleansed and enriched, which directly impacts the quality of the data a company can use.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Concerns over the lighter cargo loads have been apparent in industries across the supply chain impacted by port throughput, including trucking and rail, which are tasked with transporting the cargo to warehouses.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 June 2025
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“Impress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impress. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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