impressionable
adjective
im·pres·sion·able
im-ˈpre-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 
: capable of being easily impressed
Examples of impressionable in a Sentence
The teacher was accused of forcing his political beliefs on impressionable teenagers.
The book had a profound effect on his impressionable young mind.
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As the pommel horse specialist maneuvered his way through his routine and secured the bronze medal for the U.S. men’s gymnastics team — the first team medal for the U.S. men since 2008 — the impressionable, young male gymnasts at Sterling Gym watched on TV.
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Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
But no matter how the Spurs fare in the standings next season, pairing an all-timer like Paul with an impressionable potential all-timer like Wembanyama is smart business for long-term success.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
What happens when an impressionable child sees Santa Claus kissing his mom’s lower lips on Christmas Eve?
—Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
There’s also a fair amount of concern at play, both for celebrities' health as well as their impressionable fans who might view the bodies of their favorite stars as an aspirational goal post.
—Ella Cerón, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
But no matter how the Spurs fare in the standings next season, pairing an all-timer like Paul with an impressionable potential all-timer like Wembanyama is smart business for long-term success.
—Darnell Mayberry, The Athletic, 1 Aug. 2024
What happens when an impressionable child sees Santa Claus kissing his mom’s lower lips on Christmas Eve?
—Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
There’s also a fair amount of concern at play, both for celebrities' health as well as their impressionable fans who might view the bodies of their favorite stars as an aspirational goal post.
—Ella Cerón, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Impressionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/impressionable. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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