Impression
noun
The feeling or idea that you get from something or someone.
I got the impression that he was not happy.
Often appears as...
- first impression
- make an impression
noun
A mark or design made by pressing or printing something on a softer surface.
His fingers left impressions in the soft wax.
Often appears as...
- leave an impression
- make an impression
noun
An act of imitating someone, often to entertain.
His impression of the president was very funny.
Often appears as...
- do an impression
- funny impression
noun
A copy produced by pressing or printing.
The book's second impression sold out in weeks.
Often appears as...
- second impression
- first impression
noun
The feeling or idea that you get from something or someone.
I got the impression that he was not happy.
Often appears as...
- first impression
- make an impression
noun
A mark or design made by pressing or printing something on a softer surface.
His fingers left impressions in the soft wax.
Often appears as...
- leave an impression
- make an impression
noun
An act of imitating someone, often to entertain.
His impression of the president was very funny.
Often appears as...
- do an impression
- funny impression
noun
A copy produced by pressing or printing.
The book's second impression sold out in weeks.
Often appears as...
- second impression
- first impression
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Nuances
Even a small gesture can give an impression, so observe details.
Her quick glance gave the impression of disinterest.
Pro Tip 2/3Unspoken Thoughts
Impressions can be about something not explicitly stated but felt.
He left the room, giving the impression he was upset.
Pro Tip 3/3First Encounter
First impressions are initial thoughts upon meeting someone or something.
Her confident handshake gave a strong first impression.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Nuances
Even a small gesture can give an impression, so observe details.
Her quick glance gave the impression of disinterest.
Pro Tip 2/3Unspoken Thoughts
Impressions can be about something not explicitly stated but felt.
He left the room, giving the impression he was upset.
Pro Tip 3/3First Encounter
First impressions are initial thoughts upon meeting someone or something.
Her confident handshake gave a strong first impression.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Nuances
Even a small gesture can give an impression, so observe details.
Her quick glance gave the impression of disinterest.
Pro Tip 2/3Unspoken Thoughts
Impressions can be about something not explicitly stated but felt.
He left the room, giving the impression he was upset.
Pro Tip 3/3First Encounter
First impressions are initial thoughts upon meeting someone or something.
Her confident handshake gave a strong first impression.
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How to spot a misleading...
These techniques are known as cherry picking. A time range can be carefully chosen to exclude the impact of a major event right outside it. And picking specific data points can hide important changes in between. Even when there's nothing wrong with the graph itself, leaving out relevant data can give a misleading impression.
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What happens when you...
where special proteins work to strengthen the cortical synaptic connections. If the experience was strong enough, or we recall it periodically in the first few days, the hippocampus then transfers the memory back to the cortex for permanent storage. H.M.'s mind could form the initial impressions,
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The history of our world...
you can get slightly more complex things. And in this way, complexity builds stage by stage. Each stage is magical because it creates the impression of something utterly new appearing almost out of nowhere in the universe. We refer in big history to these moments as threshold moments.
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Why elephants never...
and can recall important locations long after their last visit. But it's the memories unrelated to survival that are the most fascinating. Elephants remember not only their herd companions but other creatures who have made a strong impression on them.
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How the blockchain will...
and use it to collaborate and exchange more and faster and more open. Now, I don't want you to get the impression that the blockchain is the solution to everything, even though the media has said that it's going to end world poverty,
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Megan Kamerick: Women...
It's for The Guardian newspaper. It's actually long before I ever thought about becoming a journalist, but I was very interested in how we learn to perceive our world. An event seen from one point of view gives one impression.
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Panda Doesn't Realise...
By removing one cub at birth and then switching them throughout the day and night, keepers are able to encourage panda mothers to feed both siblings, while being under the impression that they have only one.
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Why I say: Play On,...
said something that made a really really big impression upon me that culture for the poor should not be a poor culture that was a guiding philosophy of my childhood and that would become the
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Robert Waldinger: What...
And we're constantly told to lean in to work, to push harder and achieve more. We're given the impression that these are the things that we need to go after in order to have a good life.
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Ancient Greece 101 PIPE...
Ancient Greece's artistry, regard for heroes, and democratic rule left a considerable impression on world history. With contributions that lasted for millennia,
Video examples
How to spot a misleading...
These techniques are known as cherry picking. A time range can be carefully chosen to exclude the impact of a major event right outside it. And picking specific data points can hide important changes in between. Even when there's nothing wrong with the graph itself, leaving out relevant data can give a misleading impression.
Video examples
What happens when you...
where special proteins work to strengthen the cortical synaptic connections. If the experience was strong enough, or we recall it periodically in the first few days, the hippocampus then transfers the memory back to the cortex for permanent storage. H.M.'s mind could form the initial impressions,
Video examples
The history of our world...
you can get slightly more complex things. And in this way, complexity builds stage by stage. Each stage is magical because it creates the impression of something utterly new appearing almost out of nowhere in the universe. We refer in big history to these moments as threshold moments.
Video examples
Why elephants never...
and can recall important locations long after their last visit. But it's the memories unrelated to survival that are the most fascinating. Elephants remember not only their herd companions but other creatures who have made a strong impression on them.
Video examples
How the blockchain will...
and use it to collaborate and exchange more and faster and more open. Now, I don't want you to get the impression that the blockchain is the solution to everything, even though the media has said that it's going to end world poverty,
Video examples
Megan Kamerick: Women...
It's for The Guardian newspaper. It's actually long before I ever thought about becoming a journalist, but I was very interested in how we learn to perceive our world. An event seen from one point of view gives one impression.
Video examples
Panda Doesn't Realise...
By removing one cub at birth and then switching them throughout the day and night, keepers are able to encourage panda mothers to feed both siblings, while being under the impression that they have only one.
Video examples
Why I say: Play On,...
said something that made a really really big impression upon me that culture for the poor should not be a poor culture that was a guiding philosophy of my childhood and that would become the
Video examples
Robert Waldinger: What...
And we're constantly told to lean in to work, to push harder and achieve more. We're given the impression that these are the things that we need to go after in order to have a good life.
Video examples
Ancient Greece 101 PIPE...
Ancient Greece's artistry, regard for heroes, and democratic rule left a considerable impression on world history. With contributions that lasted for millennia,
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Brad Pitt
Actor
When you see a person, do you just concentrate on their looks? It's just a first impression. Then there's someone who doesn't catch your eye immediately, but you talk to them and they become the most beautiful thing in the world. The greatest actors aren't what you would call beautiful sex symbols.
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Gigi Hadid
American Model
I think it's really important that I'm not the only model in the world that goes through personal problems. People forget that we're human. We don't get to call in sick. You have to go and put on a smile. Every single day is a first impression, so you can't have a bummed-out day.
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Emmanuelle Beart
French Actress
I don't see my old films, but I think of the characters I played as friends, like the women I meet in my life who made strong impressions on me. I remember them and they are part of me.
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Esperanza Spalding
American Musician
I grew up with an incredibly loving and supportive family that gave me the impression there were a lot of options for me out there.
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Robert Frost
American Poet
The chief reason for going to school is to get the impression fixed for life that there is a book side for everything.
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Gary Vaynerchuk
American Businessman
I influence anybody who is able to get through the chaos of my first impression.
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Taylor Momsen
American Actress
I mean yeah, your individual style is your impression to the world.
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Dennis Farina
American Actor
I think first impressions are important when you pick up a script.
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Alastair Wood
We've created an impression that life is risk-free, and it's not.
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F. W. de Klerk
South African Statesman
I believe that first impressions are very important.
Quote examples
Brad Pitt
Actor
When you see a person, do you just concentrate on their looks? It's just a first impression. Then there's someone who doesn't catch your eye immediately, but you talk to them and they become the most beautiful thing in the world. The greatest actors aren't what you would call beautiful sex symbols.
Quote examples
Gigi Hadid
American Model
I think it's really important that I'm not the only model in the world that goes through personal problems. People forget that we're human. We don't get to call in sick. You have to go and put on a smile. Every single day is a first impression, so you can't have a bummed-out day.
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Emmanuelle Beart
French Actress
I don't see my old films, but I think of the characters I played as friends, like the women I meet in my life who made strong impressions on me. I remember them and they are part of me.
Quote examples
Esperanza Spalding
American Musician
I grew up with an incredibly loving and supportive family that gave me the impression there were a lot of options for me out there.
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Robert Frost
American Poet
The chief reason for going to school is to get the impression fixed for life that there is a book side for everything.
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Gary Vaynerchuk
American Businessman
I influence anybody who is able to get through the chaos of my first impression.
Quote examples
Taylor Momsen
American Actress
I mean yeah, your individual style is your impression to the world.
Quote examples
Dennis Farina
American Actor
I think first impressions are important when you pick up a script.
Quote examples
Alastair Wood
We've created an impression that life is risk-free, and it's not.
Quote examples
F. W. de Klerk
South African Statesman
I believe that first impressions are very important.
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