as in emotional
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
an impressive play about a loving family attempting to lift themselves out of poverty
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Recent Examples of impressive
Latu stood out in that capacity, as the 6-foot-7, 244-pound tight end showed impressive athleticism and route running for his size, and seemed very natural catching the ball.
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The print is bold and easy to spot amongst other luggage, while the impressive craftsmanship will keep the bag itself looking brand new for many trips to come.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Those numbers were impressive, especially following a midseason trade.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Unlike others, like antiques or even cars, which can be impressive, a bourbon collection is just concerning, right?
—Julie Jordan, People.com, 12 June 2025
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The print is bold and easy to spot amongst other luggage, while the impressive craftsmanship will keep the bag itself looking brand new for many trips to come.
—Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
Those numbers were impressive, especially following a midseason trade.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 June 2025
Unlike others, like antiques or even cars, which can be impressive, a bourbon collection is just concerning, right?
—Julie Jordan, People.com, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for impressive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressive
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Beyond Avoidance The Disengagement Continuum Work disengagement represents a psychological state characterized by emotional, cognitive and behavioral withdrawal from work roles.—
Jonathan H. Westover,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Set in early 2010s Taipei during the rise of social media, the series examines generational rifts, shifting identities and the emotional toll of public opinion in Taiwan’s rapidly evolving society.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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From Canada to Milan, it’s been a journey filled with creativity, intensity, and some of the most exciting food this show has ever seen.—
Buddha Lo,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Cuban composer Tania León added dollops of exciting modernism.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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The telling of the entire story of America, after all, calls into question the greatness that Donald Trump pledges to restore, and agitates a base that remains threatened and excitable by our multicultural reality.—
Kevin Sack,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Anyone familiar with the world of the Grateful Dead knows that one of the band’s most devoted and excitable fans was the late Bill Walton, the illustrious Hall of Fame NBA center who died in May 2024 at 71.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
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“Impressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressive. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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