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impression

[im-presh-uhn] / ɪmˈprɛʃ ən /




NOUN
pretending to be somebody
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A spoonful can deepen a pot of lentils, enrich a mushroom skillet or give a weeknight stir-fry the impression that someone spent considerably more time thinking about it than they actually did.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

A tattoo can hurt the impression you make at a job interview, or in a formal gathering.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

The sporadic releases have left the impression of scarcity and spurred some fans to snap up tickets out of fear of missing out, spending more than ever before in the tournament’s 96 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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

He not only knew how to make her comfortable, she saw, but gave the impression that he cared only about her at that moment.

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




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