as in interested
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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 engraved
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 Synonyms for impressed
Adjective
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This first-of-its-kind program will accept (12) NYC students who are interested in learning about careers within the media industry.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025 -
For those interested in trying the 4:3 IMF method, Ostendorf suggests starting with one fasting day — eating about 500 calories — and adding the others over time, allowing the body to acclimate.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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To thank Murph, Wetzel bought her a pistol engraved with their names and the song’s title that took three months to make.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
4 Mar. 2025
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Oscar trophies were now circulating the room, as winners had finally finished making their party rounds — all stopping at Governors Ball to get their awards engraved.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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The bipartisan vote for release marks a significant shift, as Republicans in the full House had previously blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the report's release.—
Gord Magill,
Newsweek,
22 Dec. 2024
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Without China making the first move, Chinese firms will be compelled by genuine market forces rather than often heavy-handed and inefficient state mandates to realize Xi’s vision.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Americans are also concerned about groceries and other essentials getting more expensive, with good reason.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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The next morning, concerned friends and relatives entered the home looking for the women and likely compromised the scene.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, taxpayers in Los Angeles County, California, affected by the devastating wildfires in January have until October 15 to file their tax returns for 2024.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Hitting that figure would rely deeply on the $880 billion charged to the Energy and Commerce Committee, which means Medicaid would necessarily be affected.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Gong and his family members are aware of the filmmakers, even mention the filming, yet remain largely unselfconscious in front of the cameras.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
29 Mar. 2025
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Our brains are aware of inconsistencies in the imagery at a detailed level, even if the exact nature of these inconsistencies eludes our conscious perception.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Willard obliged, giving the soon-to-be NBA draft pick the team’s final shot.—
Bennett Conlin,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Mar. 2025
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As a non-contract player, Yeovil Town were not obliged to pay anything for him but did offer a small fee.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Here are five species that struck NPR as especially wonderful, both because of the biology of the species, as well as the stories behind their discovery.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
31 Dec. 2024
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The visual struck a chord with the general public, and the garter toss was born.—
Ivana Rihter,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Impressed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressed. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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