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impression

[im-presh-uhn] / ɪmˈprɛʃ ən /




NOUN
pretending to be somebody
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A tattoo can hurt the impression you make at a job interview, or in a formal gathering.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

They give the impression of being much more than they are, perhaps even having consciousness—just as Muybridge’s animation gives the impression of movement, perhaps even life.

From Slate • May 25, 2026

I was under the impression that a logical qubit had perfect fidelity.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

But it was his interest in political science that left an impression on his teachers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

The shop was tiny, but like all the best bookstores it gave the distinct impression that whatever book one needed was somewhere within its overflowing shelves.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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