Word of the Day: Impression

[Em in Ohio]

CHEAT SHEET:
an imitation of the voice, mannerisms, and other traits of a person, especially a famous person, as by an entertainer; a mark made on the surface of something by pressing an object onto it; the effect that something or someone has on a person's thoughts or feelings; an idea or belief that is usually uncertain.

 

[Rosemarie]

The detective used candle wax to make an impression of the burglar's footprints.

 

[peramangkelder]

Showing positive emotions like joy and happiness — can make a good first impression

 

[debodun]

I get the impression you want us to use the word in a sentence.

 

[Matrix]

Only three replies so far? I'm not impressed.

 

[Em in Ohio]

Counterfeit coins are made by first making an impression of both sides to produce a negative mould which is then filled with a cheap metal and later thinly plated in silver or gold.

 

[Em in Ohio]

French impressionist painters sought to elicit emotional responses through the use of color and lighting, not photorealism.

 

[Kaila]

My impression was one thing, from having read the Headline for the article;
but upon further review, I found that my first impression was incorrect, and I am glad I did not act on it!

(It DOES pay to read before we spout off - I mean draw a conclusion, haha! ~ Em)

 

[katlupe]

To make a good impression on forum members here I thought I better take part in this game.

 

[Sliverfox]

Watching a male humming bird show off his impressive flying skills to the female humming bird is a show to see.

 

[RubyK]

The new dentist made an impression of my front tooth in order to duplicate it.

 

[RubyK]

I got the impression that Stanley thought he looked like George Clooney.

 

[RubyK]

When I woke up this morning, I saw the impression of a wrinkled pillowcase on my cheek.

 

[RadishRose]

I must impress upon him the importance of being truthful

 

[Em in Ohio]

I'm impressed with the responses on this word of the day and glad to see folks posting multiple sentences as separate posts!

 

[hollydolly]

I get the impression from TV that all Americans live in the Hollywood/Beverly hills, and drive Bentleys...

(Had to laugh - my neighbors invited me to see their new car at 6 pm tonight! It's a Dodge!) ~ Em

 

[Kaila]

It's fascinating to watch the extremes of unusual actions, that many wild birds and wild animals who are "suitors" will do,
often in a lengthy series of entertaining, intriguing behaviors...
all meant solely to impress....some potential partner.

 

[Kaila]

Impressive list of replies to this interesting thread, today!

 

[Em in Ohio]

It is often said that youth are impressionable, but I was born a skeptic.

 

[Kaila]

Some seem more impressionable than others!