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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
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Glenn caught some nice pike and was impressed with the action.
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Jack G. Mell,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
The follow-up was originally developed as a TV series but became a full-length movie after Iger was impressed with the footage, according to Variety.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Coaches were impressed with his growth while playing under an intense spotlight.
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Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
But Brandon, who served as his son’s hitting coach until last year, was most impressed by one performance during Emerson’s sophomore year.
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Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
But family is less impressed by the costume, and at home, the truth arrives faster.
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Dr. Shaoqing Sun,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Several participants told The Washington Post that they were impressed with the sincerity and humility of the AI firm’s staff in discussing both ethical and spiritual implications.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
But some attendees were not impressed with him.
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Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Many of them hoped for more such memorable moments but Wan-Bissaka rarely impressed in his second year at the club.
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Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
One potential option is Christian Lundgaard, who has really impressed at Arrow McLaren this year, especially on road and street circuits.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
After the first few summer league practices in California, Heat summer league head coach Wayne Ellington said Donaldson’s competitiveness has impressed him.
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Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Mahan said he was impressed by his first experience at The Domes.
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Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
In our full review, we were impressed by the Ryzen AI Max processor's ability to leverage system RAM as VRAM for high-end graphics performance without a dedicated GPU.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
When Alpert was researching mattresses made with organic materials (and ideally, no off-gassing) for her 12-year-old son, she was immediately impressed by the accolades for Awara’s Classic Hybrid Mattress.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
You’ll definitely be impressed by the food and drinks—Totonno's Pizza, Gargiulo's and Coney Island Brewery, in particular.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Adjective
Royals manager Matt Quatraro was impressed with his performance and praised him for his energy and competitiveness.
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Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Glenn caught some nice pike and was impressed with the action.
—
Jack G. Mell,
Outdoor Life,
2 July 2026
The follow-up was originally developed as a TV series but became a full-length movie after Iger was impressed with the footage, according to Variety.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
Coaches were impressed with his growth while playing under an intense spotlight.
—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
But Brandon, who served as his son’s hitting coach until last year, was most impressed by one performance during Emerson’s sophomore year.
—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
1 July 2026
But family is less impressed by the costume, and at home, the truth arrives faster.
—
Dr. Shaoqing Sun,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Several participants told The Washington Post that they were impressed with the sincerity and humility of the AI firm’s staff in discussing both ethical and spiritual implications.
—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
29 June 2026
But some attendees were not impressed with him.
—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2026
Verb
Despite only scoring four goals across the three games, including a 0-0 draw against Portugal, the South Americans impressed with their free-flowing style of play and eagerness to get players forward.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
Many of them hoped for more such memorable moments but Wan-Bissaka rarely impressed in his second year at the club.
—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
2 July 2026
One potential option is Christian Lundgaard, who has really impressed at Arrow McLaren this year, especially on road and street circuits.
—
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
After the first few summer league practices in California, Heat summer league head coach Wayne Ellington said Donaldson’s competitiveness has impressed him.
—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2026
Mahan said he was impressed by his first experience at The Domes.
—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
1 July 2026
In our full review, we were impressed by the Ryzen AI Max processor's ability to leverage system RAM as VRAM for high-end graphics performance without a dedicated GPU.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
When Alpert was researching mattresses made with organic materials (and ideally, no off-gassing) for her 12-year-old son, she was immediately impressed by the accolades for Awara’s Classic Hybrid Mattress.
—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 June 2026
You’ll definitely be impressed by the food and drinks—Totonno's Pizza, Gargiulo's and Coney Island Brewery, in particular.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressed
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League One Volleyball has recently begun selling off teams to interested owners who pay expansion fees to take control of franchises.
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From there, the conversation exploded, drawing responses from interested eaters — or sippers, as the case may be — from around the area.
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The white dwarf is part of a triple star system, and the outer companion stars could have influenced WD 1856 b's orbit.
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Offer availability, placement, and display are determined by the third party and may be influenced by compensation and other factors.
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All but one lived in Jaramijó, a town of around thirty thousand people etched into a coastal hill.
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History, whether acknowledged or not, is etched in our souls.
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When Sedalia businessman Jorge Guevara saw on social media Tuesday that the Royals’ 50-50 charity raffle was going toward the American Red Cross’ earthquake relief efforts in Venezuela, he instantly was compelled to enter online.
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The sidewalk in front of my house had some lips and dips that could’ve compelled me to rent heavy equipment and get to work.
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Avard grew concerned that the Chinese bottled water company Nongfu Spring, which purchased a more than 375,000 square-foot industrial property in Nashua in 2025, would begin to exert influence over the local political process.
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Still, by adding Brown, the 76ers won’t have to be as concerned if Embiid’s health continues to be an issue.
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Funding changes have affected metro Atlanta organizations and communities.
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There are no definitive statistics about how many students are affected by state bans.
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These include an elite Viking Age burial site unearthed near Lisbjerg and engraved 9th century silver bangles, found in Elsted, that functioned as currency whose value was determined by the jewelry’s weight.
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The ring now bears both women's wedding dates engraved side by side.
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Extreme heat has forced several communities in the Washington area to cancel or scale back their Independence Day celebrations.
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The Kings forced 20 turnovers, leading to a 22-6 advantage in points off turnovers.
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