How to Use impressive in a Sentence

impressive

adjective
Definition of impressivenext
Synonyms for impressivenext
  • He has an impressive manner.
  • Her first performance was very impressive.
  • He has an impressive vocabulary for a 10-year-old.
  • But the Chiefs have been the more impressive team in the postseason.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Feb. 2024
  • The most impressive thing about this dress has to be the wrinkle-free fabric.
    — Ali Faccenda, Travel + Leisure, 17 May 2023
  • French toast is one of the simplest recipes to make, and still manages to be very impressive.
    — Jessica Furniss, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
  • For an impressive dessert, serve each bar on a plate with a scoop of ice cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
    — Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2023
  • That is impressive even for a team clicking at a league-best 28.9%.
    — Tom Layberger, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Yet none of them may be able to outshine Sánchez’s impressive rock.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Instead, his absence made what the club achieved all the more impressive.
    — Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2023
  • That’s just the cherry on top of an already impressive jet.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2023
  • The Mega Millions prize for this evening has amassed an impressive sum of $560 million.
    — Doc Louallen, USA TODAY, 15 July 2023
  • The night saw winners made of The Bear and Succession, which tied for the most wins with six, and Beef (which took home an impressive five).
    — Melissa Locker, TIME, 16 Jan. 2024
  • This small-yet-mighty nightstand holds up to 20 pounds per shelf, which is impressive for a nightstand of its size.
    — Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2023
  • The impressive numbers behind the latest No. 1 are worth a closer a look.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Even more impressive is the mole flight, a trio of sauces accompanied by charred lamb ribs.
    — Elazar Sontag, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, Ruane adds that many future studies of snakes and lizards are likely to come out of the impressive dataset.
    — Popular Science, 22 Feb. 2024
  • And, if a year-round retreat is what’s on the menu, the impressive property can be had for $1.7 million, which is kind of a steal for a 12-month lease.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 15 Mar. 2024
  • His most impressive plays came on scrambles when Mater Dei’s pressure in the middle forced him out of the pocket.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2023
  • What made the stats more impressive was the creativity Cleveland used to get there.
    — Ashley Bastock, cleveland, 12 Sep. 2023
  • This, however, might be his most impressive stat so far: A 3.4% chase rate.
    — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 12 Sep. 2023
  • One of the most impressive things about this set of grow lights is the 150-watt LED bulbs (the most powerful on our list) emitted little heat and remained cool to the touch.
    — Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Dewan wore her hair straight with one side of her locks tossed over the shoulder, which showcased her impressive ear-scape (a.k.a her ear bling).
    — Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
  • But wouldn’t your tablescape look all the more impressive with this gilded holder?
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2023
  • New running backs coach Ron Gould said Williams’ impressive start did not occur by chance.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2023
  • This three-pack of lacy Hanky Panky thongs can fit sizes 4 to 14, a pretty impressive range for just one pair of underwear.
    — Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Pink Friday 2 makes an impressive start on Billboard‘s charts.
    — Xander Zellner, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The blown save — Bautista’s sixth of the season compared with 30 saves — dampened what would’ve been an impressive victory.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 9 Aug. 2023
  • So pulling Xavier into the locker-room revelry and giving him the ball after the most impressive game of Tatum’s life was an easy choice.
    — Adam Himmelsbach, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023
  • This decadent dish is impressive enough for dinner parties, but easy enough to whip up for a hearty weeknight meal.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2023

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