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that's very impressive
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesAlternative expressions(20)
quite remarkable
highly commendable
truly extraordinary
truly exceptional
genuinely impressive
utterly astonishing
remarkably impressive
absolutely extraordinary
fairly substantial
quite enormous
absolutely remarkable
nothing short of breathtaking
totally amazing
quite substantial
incredibly impressive
quite great
quite fantastic
nothing short of inspired
fairly amazing
quite astounding
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
29 human-written examples
SARAH GREEN: In a company of 45,000 employees, that's very impressive.
News & Media
"The thing that's very impressive about Jonah is that physically and verbally he can make something amazingly clear," she said.
News & Media
Looking at Steve Smith wanting to go to Sri Lanka early, for example, that's very impressive," Arnold told.
News & Media
"When the jet hits a solid surface you can hear a loud knock that's very impressive because the fish are very small," said Alberto Vailati, a physicist at the University of Milan.
News & Media
"For a chronic disease, we've got something that's very impressive," says McHutchinson.
Science & Research
Steve Gillmor: But the impact, the cumulative impact of seeing how those user experiences can be developed with an intuitive tool, that's very impressive I would —.
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
31 human-written examples
He was a fascinating character: there's a fury in his work that is very impressive.
News & Media
And he does, with an intelligence and a command that are very impressive, and that can also, like his subject's, be a little daunting.
News & Media
It's what gets them talking during the game, saying, 'The guy is locating.' For a young guy, that was very impressive".
News & Media
Off the field we all go through periods where we doubt ourselves but on the field he has this sort of serene mindset that is very impressive.
News & Media
"They don't have one or two players with good skills; they've got an entire team of offense skill sets that are very impressive," Larranaga said.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Ensure there is a clear referent for "that"—the phrase is most effective immediately following the specific detail you are praising.
Common error
Do not use "that's very impressive" as a generic filler in correspondence. If the achievement being discussed is minor or routine, the phrase can come across as condescending or insincere. Reserved it for moments that genuinely warrant recognition.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "that's very impressive" functions as an evaluative declarative sentence. It uses the demonstrative pronoun "that" to refer to a previously mentioned subject, followed by the copula verb "is" (contracted as "'s"), the intensifier "very", and the predicative adjective "impressive". In the examples provided by Ludwig, it often serves as a conversational reactive signal to indicate positive evaluation.
Frequent in
News & Media
55%
Formal & Business
20%
Science
15%
Less common in
Academia
5%
Wiki
3%
Social Media
2%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "that's very impressive" is a highly effective way to signal acknowledgment and admiration across a variety of professional and intellectual registers. According to data from Ludwig, the phrase is most prevalent in high-authority news and media sources, where it is frequently used by interviewers and commentators to highlight significant achievements. While it is grammatically simple, its impact lies in its ability to validate the subject's efforts directly. Whether used in a scientific context to describe a dietary change or in a business setting to discuss talent management, "that's very impressive" remains a standard, reliable choice for providing positive feedback.
More alternative expressions(10)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
That is quite remarkable
Offers a more formal and slightly understated tone of surprise.
That is truly extraordinary
Heightens the level of praise to indicate something far beyond the norm.
That is an amazing accomplishment
Uses more emotive language and is common in informal or enthusiastic speech.
That is a formidable achievement
Focuses on the scale and difficulty of the accomplishment.
That is genuinely outstanding
Stresses the authenticity of the observer's positive reaction.
That is quite a feat
Emphasis on the skill or effort required to perform the action.
That is highly commendable
A more professional or formal way to praise an action or behavior.
That is exceptionally well-done
Focuses specifically on the quality of execution.
It is quite striking
Shifts focus to how the information or result immediately grabs attention.
That is very notable
A more clinical or objective way of acknowledging importance or skill.
FAQs
How to use "that's very impressive" in a sentence?
It is often used as a standalone reaction or at the start of a follow-up question. For example: "You managed to increase revenue by 40%? That's very impressive."
What can I say instead of "that's very impressive"?
You can use alternatives like "quite remarkable", "highly commendable", or "truly extraordinary" depending on the context.
Is "that's very impressive" formal or informal?
It is neutral and widely used in both professional environments and casual conversations. While "that's" is a contraction, Ludwig shows it appearing frequently in high-level interviews and journalism.
What is the difference between "that's very impressive" and "that is very impressive"?
The only difference is the contraction. Use "that is very impressive" in formal writing or when you want to place extra emphasis on the word "is" to show sincerity.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
92%
Authority and reliability
4.9/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested