impressions

noun

plural of impression
1
as in imprints
a perceptible trace left by pressure a shoe impression in the dirt that could lead police to the culprit

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2
as in thoughts
something imagined or pictured in the mind had a vague impression that the guide would be female

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Recent Examples of impressions My first impressions The first thing that struck me about the Prismatic+ serum was its texture. — Sarah Han, Allure, 6 July 2026 Then there’s the sophomores who made memorable first impressions as freshmen. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026 Suiting up in the desert is the first step for Steinbach and Anderson to leave their impressions on the staff in game action. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 Almost two weeks before the release of The Odyssey on July 17, the social media embargo on the film has lifted, allowing critics to share impressions after an early screening. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 All things being equal, Telemundo and Peacock can expect to top the 20 million-viewers mark with Sunday night’s match, while Fox may add another 15 million impressions to the pile. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 2 July 2026 Class leaders will offer tips on how to handle situations such as maintaining composure while dealing with aggressive customers, learning how to make better experiences for customers, and learning how to make positive first impressions and turning new customers into repeat customers. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026 There is no Cost Per Mile (CPM), a digital marketing metric that represents the cost an advertiser pays for every 1,000 impressions. — Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 5 July 2026 An introduction to America Before Pochettino touched down at LaGuardia Airport in mid-September 2024, his impressions of the United States had developed as a visiting coach or from the outside. — Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressions
  1. imprints
  2. thoughts
  3. prints
  4. notions
  5. ideas
  6. pictures
  7. concepts
  8. conceptions
Noun
  • Inspired by the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, the plaques feature imprints of the hands of the recipients.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • At the label’s center is cofounder and marketing director Lorna Chase—a loyal, hard‑working, and ambitious brand builder with a track record in growing British food-and-drink imprints on the global stage.
    — Lewis Chester, Robb Report, 27 June 2026
Definition of imprints
Noun
  • After the match, former USMNT star Alexi Lalas didn’t hold back his thoughts about how the game was officiated on the night.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Then, offer your thoughts or ask for theirs before finally seeking an update on your candidacy.
    — Sarah Jackson, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of thoughts
Noun
  • There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • The bundle also includes an Arctic White Pocket Printer, which produces premium, waterproof, dye-sublimation prints with optional vintage effects.
    — Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of prints
Noun
  • Similar to the original film, Elle learns to leave behind some of the preconceived notions that her rich upbringing gave her and embrace authenticity.
    — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • Enlightenment figures, such as John Locke, also advanced notions of separation of church and state.
    — Steven K. Green, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of notions
Noun
  • Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves.
    — PhotoVogue, Vogue, 3 July 2026
  • The festival is also a place to discuss ideas, to collaborate on projects, to discuss co-productions, to dream and be a part of the conversation globally to ensure that the next generations here will have a better future in film.
    — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
Definition of ideas
Noun
  • Other pictures on unofficial Telegram channels showed residents crowding into underground stations.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 2 July 2026
  • Ranging from the film pioneer Georges Méliès all the way through 2024’s Anora, Thomson’s survey covers silent pictures, the talkies, the studio era, the New Hollywood, and the age of streaming.
    — Michael O’Donnell, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Definition of pictures
Noun
  • The top floors, 19 and 20, are dedicated to four additional dining concepts.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • There are also new concepts at the AquaDome Market food hall, including Seoulmate – get the bulgogi bowl with marinated beef – and a new Chief Dog Officer named Skipper.
    — Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Definition of concepts
Noun
  • The thread of citizen rights and responsibilities weaves through each of these, uniting evolving conceptions of freedom, self-government, and individual achievement from the nation’s past through to its present.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 July 2026
  • Thus, the cisgendered body and heterosexuality are a dynamic instead of a foundation to our conceptions of Black motherhood.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Definition of conceptions

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