How to Use impress in a Sentence

impress

verb
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  • That’s one of the things that probably impressed me the most about him.
    — Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 27 July 2023
  • The thing that Kathryn has that impresses me so much is her courage.
    — Abc News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2023
  • That said, he still was impressed by the mother-son duo.
    — Adrianna Freedman, Good Housekeeping, 12 June 2023
  • This plum gig was one sure to provide a chance to impress Dalio.
    — Rob Copeland, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2023
  • Most of the treasures are just stocked up in piles, awaiting for their chance to impress.
    — Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024
  • We were impressed by the foot roller setting, which felt great on our sore feet.
    — Sarah Bradley, Verywell Health, 4 Jan. 2024
  • For a dessert that will impress your guests, try our Charlotte Russe recipe.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • But the Browns left that meeting impressed enough to pick Manziel 22nd overall.
    — Jimmy Watkins, cleveland, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The Cardiff Giant George Hull had a résumé that would impress any swindler.
    — Daniel T. Ksepka, Scientific American, 1 Dec. 2023
  • In that one game, Henderson did a lot to impress coach Chauncey Billups.
    — Afentres, oregonlive, 13 July 2023
  • She was impressed by the abundance of high-speed trains and electric buses.
    — Cate Cadell, Washington Post, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Despite the enormous step up that is the AGT stage, Abante backed himself and impressed the heck out of everyone in the room.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 14 June 2023
  • The bomb was meant to impress and would usually be met with wide eyes, drooling, and babbling.
    — Time, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The gathering was meant to impress his wealthy next-door neighbors.
    — Anne Stein, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
  • Another pastor from Guatemala came to visit and was impressed by the young man.
    — Jennifer Medina Isadora Kosofsky, New York Times, 5 May 2024
  • Guests dressed to impress to fete the superstar, who turned 34 on Dec. 13, in New York City, leaving us wondering what the dress code was.
    — Brittany Talarico, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
  • In spring training, Duffey impressed with his ability to pound the strike zone.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
  • We were impressed by the crevice tool not just for corners but picking up hair on upholstery.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2023
  • Durable and lightweight, these are the pieces of July luggage that impressed us most after testing them in our lab.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2024
  • But that campaign was special enough to get him in a position to impress scouts at his pro day workout.
    — Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Mar. 2024
  • While testing these strips out, we were impressed by their overall convenience and the quality of the wax.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Whether filled with fresh flowers or simply displayed as a standalone piece, this vase is sure to delight and impress.
    — Theresa Johnson, Rolling Stone, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Josh Duhamel impressed his son after meeting a major sports star.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 20 Oct. 2023
  • And Brenner received a big enough stage, as well as the on-field freedom, to impress would-be European suitors.
    — The Enquirer, 29 May 2023
  • This daring look is sure to make a statement at the homecoming dance while still allowing your dress to impress.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 10 Aug. 2023
  • Holliday, the No. 1 prospect in the entire minor leagues, isn’t the only one impressed by Basallo this spring.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 13 June 2023
  • That same self-delusion returns in a form that impresses gullible critics.
    — Armond White, National Review, 24 May 2023
  • Tweens will love to try new moves, impress their friends, and defy gravity, all in one afternoon.
    — Deanna McCormack, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Both chefs impressed the judges, who hemmed and hawed over their favorite before eventually choosing Manny’s dish in a narrow win.
    — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024

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