as in emotional
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
an impressive play about a loving family attempting to lift themselves out of poverty
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Recent Examples of impressive
Carriacou also has an impressive lineup of events throughout the year, including its own Carnival celebration every February and a famed regatta, giving travelers plenty of reasons to hop on the ferry or flight from Grenada.
Petite Martinique
The island of Petite Martinique is, indeed, petite.
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The app also offers an impressive selection of trees, shrubs and perennials, with extensive plant information, crucial for homeowners new to gardening.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
The team studied how the double lattice structure – seen in the skeleton of a sponge called Venus' flower basket – demonstrated not only impressive strength, but also auextic behavior – the ability to contract when compressed.
—New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
The numbers from Watkins are even more impressive considering USC’s difficult schedule.
—Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
The app also offers an impressive selection of trees, shrubs and perennials, with extensive plant information, crucial for homeowners new to gardening.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
The team studied how the double lattice structure – seen in the skeleton of a sponge called Venus' flower basket – demonstrated not only impressive strength, but also auextic behavior – the ability to contract when compressed.
—New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2025
The numbers from Watkins are even more impressive considering USC’s difficult schedule.
—Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for impressive
Adjective
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This album has this emotional journey of extreme loss attached to it.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
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Examine your emotional reactions One of the hallmarks of misinformation is its ability to provoke strong emotional responses, whether outrage, fear or validation.—
Seth Ashley,
The Conversation,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Spread across 55 acres, the estate has become one of England’s most exciting wine producers, turning out crisp still and sparkling wines that rival Champagne.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The rise of women-only travel experiences means there are now more opportunities to explore the world in a way that feels empowering and exciting and, to be real—downright liberating.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Star is probably the most excitable person in the history of the show.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Something that had been anticipated for a while finally went down Wednesday night, adding to the already excitable atmosphere pulsating throughout Crypto.com Arena.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Impressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impressive. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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