first impression
Example Sentences
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Recognizing how unusual the find was, she set out to confirm whether her first impression was correct.
From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026
So, like you say, the first conversations... that first impression goes a long way.
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Strong’s first impression of Lincoln was decidedly mixed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
My first impression was sunlight, a brightness that contrasted with the shade we stood in.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025
It also matters because by fixing the first impression at the heart of the audition—by judging purely on the basis of ability—orchestras now hire better musicians, and better musicians mean better music.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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