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impression

[im-presh-uhn] / ɪmˈprɛʃ ən /




NOUN
pretending to be somebody
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"The first impression was, well, I thought it was completely irrelevant," says Diamos, a pioneer in harnessing Nvidia's powerful GPU chips for AI.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Some will feature hidden messages within ancient carvings, while others will emphasize photo opportunities with Paul Atreides’ throne, allowing guests to attempt their best Timothée Chalamet impression.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

“Saturday Night Live” kicked off its 52nd season with a familiar Donald Trump impression, an increasingly familiar presidential friendship and a brand-new character: White House aide Natalie Harp.

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

The result is that watching Evenepoel on a bike is like seeing someone do his best impression of a bullet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 2026

As I stumbled down the stairs, I had the disconcerting impression that I was entering the bowels of the earth.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

It can take time for price impressions to evolve.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

"A job interview is all about first impressions," he says.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

First impressions can be a vital starting point, so again the manager has time to prepare and deliver their principles to the lads.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

Gentle hands moved over me, bringing vague impressions of memory.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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