impressionistic

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Ms. Hopper’s impressionistic method feeds on her imagination, and through the richness of her responses she brings forth interpretations that are trustworthy precisely because they are so personal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

German director Mascha Schilinski’s astonishing second feature could scarcely be more ambitious as it offers an impressionistic portrait of four young women who take turns residing in the same house over roughly 110 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Led by the subject matter, he started singing more, his dewy-eyed timbre adding emotional depth to the fragmented, impressionistic soundscapes.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Within this rather impressionistic portrayal, Matsumoto provides a quiet critique of the times, highlighting the rising predominance of institutions and the diminished status of the individual.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

The result is that the C11 — an extension — has a more diffuse, jazzy, or impressionistic sound.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones