create the impression

VERB

seem

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imply look show sound suggest

STRONG

assume hint insinuate intimate pretend resemble

WEAK

be suggestive of convey the impression give the feeling of give the idea of have the appearance of have the aspects of have the earmarks of have the features of have the qualities of look as if look like look to be make a show of show every sign of sound like strike one as being

Antonyms

WEAK

be real

Example Sentences

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JR, dubbed the "French Banksy" after the British street artist, has wrapped the Pont Neuf in fabric painted white, grey and black to create the impression of a rocky grotto.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

"To create the impression that this is somehow tearing down international education is absolutely and fundamentally wrong," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024

“I can’t generate images that could be used to spread misinformation or create the impression that a public figure has endorsed a particular political candidate,” Meta AI’s chatbot replied.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2024

The images create the impression of a bleak landscape, a Hungary where the past, present and future appear drained not only of color, but of hope itself.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2023

The dancelike pose of Apollo and graceful torsion of Daphne create the impression that they are moving in a carefully choreographed ballet.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

create the impression

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