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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
Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Some forecast models say yes, while other models aren't so impressed with the idea.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Granted, the big game was about an hour southeast in Santa Clara, but the Super Bowl fan experience and media row were right in the city at the Moscone Center, and McAfee was impressed with his surroundings.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
His tape as a basketball player at San Clemente High School in California helped draw interest from USC football recruiters, who were impressed with his overall athleticism.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Svindal was impressed with the young racer’s performance during a downhill win in Switzerland leading into the Games.
—Pat Graham, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
My thought was that the customer might notice and be impressed that something was fixed without being asked.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
But before Saylor’s rise as a crypto evangelist, Siegal wasn’t impressed.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Both players left impressed with the other.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Powell isn’t the only Heat veteran who has been impressed by Jakucionis’ recent play.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
As a voice actor, Steph Curry impressed the crew in his first major role.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Youngblood impressed him with tales of his exploits and connections after meeting him through his father.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Torgashev, of Coral Springs, Florida, impressed with one of the top scores of the night.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Clinical accuracy is not something with which poets have traditionally tended to preoccupy themselves, but Tennyson’s account of mental extremity impressed the experts.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Stowe has impressed senior shooting guard Ella Pawelczyk too.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Imec considered opening in Abu Dhabi or Riyadh, the person said, but chose Qatar after being impressed by its effort to build a training pipeline rather than simply buying and importing technology.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Along with Eldridge’s anecdote, Posey remembered being impressed with Vitello when the Giants hosted a clinic with high schoolers during the team’s trip to South Korea.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
Some forecast models say yes, while other models aren't so impressed with the idea.
—Bill Kelly, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
Granted, the big game was about an hour southeast in Santa Clara, but the Super Bowl fan experience and media row were right in the city at the Moscone Center, and McAfee was impressed with his surroundings.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
His tape as a basketball player at San Clemente High School in California helped draw interest from USC football recruiters, who were impressed with his overall athleticism.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Svindal was impressed with the young racer’s performance during a downhill win in Switzerland leading into the Games.
—Pat Graham, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2026
My thought was that the customer might notice and be impressed that something was fixed without being asked.
—John Paul, The Providence Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
But before Saylor’s rise as a crypto evangelist, Siegal wasn’t impressed.
—Ben Weiss, Fortune, 6 Feb. 2026
Both players left impressed with the other.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
When visiting the sets, Heller was impressed by the contrast between the scope of the production and its intimate artistry.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026
Powell isn’t the only Heat veteran who has been impressed by Jakucionis’ recent play.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
As a voice actor, Steph Curry impressed the crew in his first major role.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Youngblood impressed him with tales of his exploits and connections after meeting him through his father.
—Matthew Bremner, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
Torgashev, of Coral Springs, Florida, impressed with one of the top scores of the night.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 10 Feb. 2026
Clinical accuracy is not something with which poets have traditionally tended to preoccupy themselves, but Tennyson’s account of mental extremity impressed the experts.
—James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
Stowe has impressed senior shooting guard Ella Pawelczyk too.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Imec considered opening in Abu Dhabi or Riyadh, the person said, but chose Qatar after being impressed by its effort to build a training pipeline rather than simply buying and importing technology.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressed
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Together, the properties suggest an investor interested not just in impressive homes, but in places with lasting cultural imprint.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bella was more interested in the chatter around the film.—
Rachel Handler,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This significant increase is heavily influenced by the soaring large-scale energy storage market — the huge batteries used for power grids — which saw demand rise by over 80% last year, Masters said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Although Peak Lapel was the most overt example of preppy-dom, other brands were clearly influenced by the trend.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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The most subtle tribute of all is Ferdinand Piëch’s date of birth, April 1937, almost invisibly etched into the driver’s knee rest.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Feb. 2026
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The hotel has an on-site library, an artist/writer residency program, and the Betsy Poetry Rail, an installation of poetry etched into metal in the courtyard.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Anecdotes like these are the reason Wong felt compelled to start documenting mahjong traditions.—
Grace Hwang Lynch,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Never has Congress compelled the testimony of a former president under threat of contempt charges.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But other legislators were concerned about the prospect of having armed guards with no training acting as a security guard.—
Lauren Costantino
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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Mayor Karen Bass was concerned about legal liabilities for failures in combating the Palisades fire, the sources said.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Now that the changes have been approved, the district will notify the families who will be affected and flag students who will be grandfathered in and able to stay at their current schools.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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Not that affected his ability to fit in.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
10 Feb. 2026
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The necklace features a ruby on one side—representing Camilla’s July birthstone—and on the other side, the initials of her five grandchildren are engraved.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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The center is engraved in a pattern of undulating rays emanating from the hour and minute guichets (windows), meant to resemble the edges of clouds pierced through with sunlight.—
Carol Besler,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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The defense forced three turnovers, Jason Myers kicked a Super Bowl-record five field goals, and running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 135 yards to earn most valuable player as the Seahawks finished the season with 10 consecutive victories.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Anutin has been prime minister only since last September, after serving in the Cabinet of his immediate predecessor, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was forced out of office for an ethics violation regarding mishandling relations with Cambodia.—
GRANT PECK,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Impressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressed. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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