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impression

[im-presh-uhn] / ɪmˈprɛʃ ən /




NOUN
pretending to be somebody
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“Our impression after spending time with the management team this week only reinforces this view.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

The No. 1 recruiting class is already making a major impression, with five true freshmen earning starting spots and over a dozen appearing on the initial two-deep.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 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

He counseled others to take vacations but enjoyed few himself, even if that created the impression that his family was not his highest priority.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

First impressions, of course, can only say so much.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 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

The San Francisco company said the higher advertising revenue was driven by growth in pricing and impressions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

“So, just based on first day impressions, who do you guys think is going to win Insomnia Con?”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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