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as in idea
something imagined or pictured in the mind
had a vague impression that the guide would be female
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Recent Examples of impression
Viv takes part in a counseling group but resents having to share her story about her husband’s illness when pressed to do so by another member, Janet (Omi, making a lasting impression in a small role).
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
After making a strong impression in three seasons at Louisville, Van Lith struggled to adjust to a new role and system in 2023-24 at LSU, shooting 37.8% from the field and seeing her scoring average drop from 19.7 in her third year at Louisville to 11.6 points per game.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Vogt, after some explaining, broke into an impression of a television character from a show famed for sending up things like convoluted job titles.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Yet Armstrong has made an instantaneous and significant impression.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
After making a strong impression in three seasons at Louisville, Van Lith struggled to adjust to a new role and system in 2023-24 at LSU, shooting 37.8% from the field and seeing her scoring average drop from 19.7 in her third year at Louisville to 11.6 points per game.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
Vogt, after some explaining, broke into an impression of a television character from a show famed for sending up things like convoluted job titles.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Yet Armstrong has made an instantaneous and significant impression.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impression
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Milton spent nearly all of last season as the Patriots’ third-stringer but did impress in Week 18.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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McIlroy and Morikawa impress but other big stars tumble World No. 2 McIlroy sits well within striking distance of a second Players title after shooting 68 to move to nine-under par.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Deporting supposed gang members and Hamas supporters without due process may violate any number of statutes, but forcing oppositionists to defend these people’s rights allows the administration to paint them as defending their ideas.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
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Another good idea before kicking off an exercise routine: For activities that involve spinal twisting and bending, talk with your physical therapist to get tips on proper form.—
Alice Oglethorpe,
SELF,
17 Apr. 2025
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This layer had specific imprints that gradually changed due north, the data showed.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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His world was steeped in the sensibilities of Greek tragedy, and his historical narrative carries that imprint throughout.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
15 Apr. 2025
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There can be no peace without freedom of religion, freedom of thought, freedom of expression and respect for the views of others.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The increasing prevalence and potential for invasion of privacy (of our thoughts, no less) has prompted lawmakers in some jurisdictions to take action.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Since then, she's given multiple media interviews, appearing on TV and in print to share her side of the story.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Paywall-free reading of new articles and over a century of archives Six issues a year in print and online, plus audio articles Unlock access to the Foreign Affairs app for reading on the go Already a subscriber?—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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So ideas like pitchside seating concepts or clubs that can be built in at the Emirates are enticing options.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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After working in the outdoor industry for years, a vendor trip to China opened his eyes to the environmental impacts of traditional manufacturing and, coupled with his knowledge of the massive amount of waste plastic being produced domestically, pushed him toward the Trash Gear concept.—
Lisa Jhung,
Outside Online,
22 Apr. 2025
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However, both adoption and conception turned out to be challenging journeys.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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What is the big challenge about a world with little patience, and leaning into films that can take years between conception and release?—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
11 Apr. 2025
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Yes, the notion that a good tackle might fall is a big if.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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The development reinforces the notion that Nvidia — the driving force of the generative AI boom on Wall Street for the past two years, turning in extraordinary sales, profit and share-price growth during that time — finds itself in an increasingly precarious moment.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Impression.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impression. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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