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impression

[im-presh-uhn] / ɪmˈprɛʃ ən /




NOUN
pretending to be somebody
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Wilson, for her part, walked away from the film with an impression of Nolan’s efforts that makes a person picture the Muse Calliope whispering in her ear, “Drag him.”

From Salon Aug. 2, 2026

Alonso has been careful not to overplay his hand when speaking to the media, but he always gives the impression he is heavily involved.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

The then-octogenarian US president's public decline during the 2024 election campaign clearly left an impression on the Brazilian leader.

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

But she’s also the kind of television personality who is comfortable before the camera without being in love with it, or giving the impression that media success is her raison d’être.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

First, it made him lean forward, which gave the impression that he was interested in whatever someone was telling him.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

These contradictory impressions persist in the new production of “Waiting in the Wings,” running in repertory at Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum through Oct.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

"Early impressions are that Hearts have got a really good head coach," said Hearts Standard editor Joel Sked on a recent Scottish Football Podcast.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Ad impressions and prices were higher on the year, as well.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

The Corded Ware were named after the cord-like impressions in their pottery and carried a distinctive genetic signature previously absent from most of Europe.

From Science Daily May 30, 2026

In the case of a blind sip test, first impressions don’t work because colas aren’t supposed to be sipped blind.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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