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first impression

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The event when one person first encounters another person and forms a mental image of them.
I obviously didn't make much of a first impression with him, because he didn't recognize me from the party two weeks ago.

(law) (of a case, issue, etc.) The state of not having been previously raised within a particular jurisdiction.
Because the law was just recently passed, this is a case of first impression.

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A first impression can often last and define the course of a relationship to come. Source: Internet

Avenue 5 first impression: The first episode isn't disappointing as such, though I had personally wished for more with names like Armando Iannucci and Hugh Laurie attached to the project. Source: Internet

CINCINNATI (AP) — Mike Moustakas drove in four runs in an emphatic first impression, teaming with fellow Cincinnati newcomers Shogo Akiyama and Nick Castellanos to turn the Reds’ long-delayed opener into a 7-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday. Source: Internet

He was told that the actors would record their lines together and after three calls, executive producer James L. Brooks managed to convince Shearer to join the cast. citation Shearer's first impression of The Simpsons was that it was funny. Source: Internet

Brent Rooker, who made a good first impression before fracturing his forearm and requiring surgery late in the season, also should be back and ready to contribute. Source: Internet

Hannah Ann Sluss, a model from Tennessee, receives the first impression rose from Peter Weber during the premiere of The Bachelor season 24. Source: Internet

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