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impression

[im-presh-uhn] / ɪmˈprɛʃ ən /




NOUN
pretending to be somebody
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Edge rusher Wesley Bailey, who made a big impression in the first two preseason games, started against the Chargers but played only two snaps and had one quarterback pressure.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Broeders-Bol's long, languid stride and sprint speed have already made an impression in the event and she is gaining tactical knowhow fast as she acclimatises to the bump and hustle of middle distance.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

"There's always going to be that impression of, what is the Fed chair doing? Is it in the best interests of the administration or the best interest of the economy?"

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

“My impression of her was that she was incredibly driven,” Spencer said of Owens.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

His western suits, the Brilliantine in his hair, his buying the shop and letting me learn from Mr. Lew had all given me that impression.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

In the second quarter, ad impressions increased 16% year-over-year, while pricing rose 1%.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

This may seem like a whirlwind of impressions, but Muratov’s volumes have a slow and deliberate pace, one meant to contrast with the noise and speed of his own time.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

As the brain develops, it leaves impressions on the surrounding bone, so those preserved structures can provide important evidence about the way an extinct animal processed information from its surroundings.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

"For sure I will be visiting the stadium and getting my first impressions," he said.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

But old attitudes and distorted stubborn impressions of my father outlived Arnold Perl and James Baldwin.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey




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