as in inexperienced
easy to influence
The teacher was accused of forcing his political beliefs on impressionable teenagers. The book had a profound effect on his impressionable young mind.
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Recent Examples of impressionable
The footage shows pig Napoleon (Rogen) bonding with impressionable Lucky (Matarazzo) when Squealer also tries to connect with them.
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE for this week's cover story, the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo alum, 19, is opening up about how Mama June's dramatic 300-lb. weight loss affected her own body image as an impressionable young teen.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 15 May 2025
The young minds of children are as impressionable as a mound of clay.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Bibby said new digs makes an impact on recruiting because student-athlete are impressionable.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
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Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025
In an exclusive conversation with PEOPLE for this week's cover story, the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo alum, 19, is opening up about how Mama June's dramatic 300-lb. weight loss affected her own body image as an impressionable young teen.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 15 May 2025
The young minds of children are as impressionable as a mound of clay.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Bibby said new digs makes an impact on recruiting because student-athlete are impressionable.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressionable
Adjective
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Even Portugal, who have been naive defensively but have considerable pace in attack, could threaten in transition, and Italy will need to shore up that element of their game to avoid being caught out.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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So, the whole thing just seems naive from people who’ve been oppressed by this murderous regime for 46 years.—
Fiction Non Fiction
July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, wearing a keffiyeh, a traditional Palestinian head scarf, at an event celebrating Arab Heritage Month was inflammatory of Johnson in the political environment following the massacre of innocent Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
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Attorneys have also raised concerns about the increase in arrests of people with pending charges, who are presumed innocent, and disrupting their ability to mount a defense.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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In 2025, personal touch and human logic are vital for combating the fatigue often associated with a lack of genuine connection.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
29 July 2025
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Partnering with causes that align with his values can also help shift the narrative from scandal to substance, but crucially, these efforts must appear genuine and authentic.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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His friendship with Wash defies simplistic categorization: While sincere in feeling, its inherently untenable contradictions amount to a ticking time bomb, apparently destined to blow up in the back half of the series.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
21 July 2025
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While some posts are sincere, others blur the line between genuine emotional expression and being performative.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
17 July 2025
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Because age is the highest risk factor, Florida’s large senior population is especially vulnerable.—
Kim Praitano,
Sun Sentinel,
29 July 2025
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Meanwhile, small businesses have less power and influence on trade policy— and are often more vulnerable to the impacts of tariffs.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
29 July 2025
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