as in impressions
a perceptible trace left by pressure
the stamp left a smudgy impress on the paper
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as in affects
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 etches
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 compels
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 impresses
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Newcastle are keen to get the Munoz transfer sealed, given that if the versatile attacker impresses on the global stage, that may prompt greater interest.
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David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
What impresses us most is the consistency and the attention to detail.
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Charles Usher,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
Birr Castle Demesne Situated in central Ireland, almost exactly between Galway and Dublin, Birr Castle Demesne impresses with 120 picturesque acres of gardens.
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Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
This impresses easily, and will become part of your regular breakfast rotation.
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Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
More than just its scale, though, the project impresses with its use of recycled materials, including everything from wind turbine blades to old windows.
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Adam Williams
may 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
Some of the route running impresses me.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Also Astellas is reentering the clinic with a next-generation gene therapy for XLMTM and Intellia’s CRISPR therapy for hereditary angioedema impresses.
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Meghana Keshavan,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
The group also impresses with unique choreography, incorporating Pilates balls into their routine.
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Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Newcastle are keen to get the Munoz transfer sealed, given that if the versatile attacker impresses on the global stage, that may prompt greater interest.
—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
What impresses us most is the consistency and the attention to detail.
—
Charles Usher,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
Birr Castle Demesne Situated in central Ireland, almost exactly between Galway and Dublin, Birr Castle Demesne impresses with 120 picturesque acres of gardens.
—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
22 May 2026
This impresses easily, and will become part of your regular breakfast rotation.
—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
More than just its scale, though, the project impresses with its use of recycled materials, including everything from wind turbine blades to old windows.
—
Adam Williams
may 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
Some of the route running impresses me.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Also Astellas is reentering the clinic with a next-generation gene therapy for XLMTM and Intellia’s CRISPR therapy for hereditary angioedema impresses.
—
Meghana Keshavan,
STAT,
27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impresses
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That roundup includes the Radio Songs chart, which details the tracks that rack up the largest total number of audience impressions across all radio formats throughout the United States.
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Those accounts generated more than 55 million impressions over a 14-day period starting on June 1.
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It isn't completely understood how ibogaine works, but scientists know ibogaine affects the brain’s reward and pleasure system.
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Autism is a complex developmental condition now known as autism spectrum disorder that affects people in different ways.
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Nothing etches itself in your heart quite like the memory of watching a pack of energetic African wild dogs frolicking, a lioness and her cubs dozing on the Kalahari with your own kids tucked in close.
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.
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This ruling compels companies to confront systemic biases embedded in their hiring data, rather than solely blaming technology.
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When systemic failures persist, lawsuits are the catalyst that compels meaningful reform and protects children who cannot protect themselves.
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Politics influences how judges rule almost everywhere in the world.
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Ferritin is essential for oxygen transport (hemoglobin) and also influences energy production, hair growth cycles, cognitive function, mood, and thyroid metabolism.
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Malcolm Arnold’s 2,000-square-foot business, Apple Core Electronics, on Flushing Avenue in Bushwick makes exterior intercom panels, sets their wiring, punches buttons and engraves addresses.
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The company also engraves the names of the two teams, the final score, the location of the game and its date on the trophy base.
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However, the rotation of this filament clearly dominates how the galaxies within it spin, perhaps by funneling hydrogen gas along the dark-matter filament and onto the galaxies in a way that coerces their spin while providing further fuel for star formation.
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Haunted by the suspicious death of his ailing mother, Ali, a university professor, coerces his enigmatic gardener to execute a cold-blooded act of vengeance.
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If an employee does not understand that their digital behavior impacts business continuity, no investment in cutting-edge software will be enough.
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What is a screwworm According to the USDA, the New World screwworm is a parasitic fly that impacts livestock, pets, wildlife, and, less commonly, people and birds.
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