Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

impression

[im-presh-uhn] / ɪmˈprɛʃ ən /




NOUN
pretending to be somebody
Synonyms
Antonyms


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

"They're more likely to be early in their profession and they don't want to leave a negative impression."

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Though he wasn’t hired then, Venable’s responses left an impression.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

"I have the impression that they peaked in the last election and now people are sort of tired of them," said the think tank employee.

From Barron's Sep. 13, 2026

Her husband recalled a favorable impression of Valadao after once meeting him.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2026

That impression was reinforced whenever I retreated to his office.

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

These were historic venues for drag shows and cabaret acts, led by transgender Latina women who dominated the stage with impressions — ranging from Diana Ross to Consuelo “Chelo” Silva.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 9, 2026

Aliev, who had worked in finance before doing her MBA, was wary of first impressions at the firm.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

The data reinforced impressions of softening inflation from the consumer-price index earlier in the week.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 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

Since I was just sketching Muzak impressions, I’m less interested in the finished product than she is.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




Vocabulary lists containing impression


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Just like flashcards, but way more fun

Don't take our word for it. Leave the boring studying behind and join VocabTrainer today. You'll learn even faster and never look back.

Take me to Vocabulary.com