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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

impressionism

/ɪm.preʊ.ʒən.ɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does impressionism mean?

noun

A style of painting characterized by the use of short, broken brushstrokes and vivid, unblended colors to capture the fleeting impressions of light and color in outdoor settings. It is also used to describe a literary or artistic movement that emphasizes the subjective experience and the emotional response to a work of art.

Example

"The Impressionist movement in art revolutionized the way people saw and experienced the world around them."

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