stamp on
phrasal verb
stamped on; stamping on; stamps on
1
: to step heavily on (something) with one's foot
She accidentally stamped on my toe.
2
: to end (something) in a forceful way
The city council stamped on any efforts to build a liquor store.
Examples of stamp on in a Sentence
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With a few looks under his belt, the star is putting a unique stamp on classic mens staples—from suits to coats.
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Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Dressed in a Western shirt, black cowboy hat and the colorful Crocs that have become his signature footwear, Pedal Steel Noah put a Texas stamp on songs by Duran Duran and the Cocteau Twins.
—Stephen Deusner, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Again Targets Judge s Daughter In New York Criminal Case
Embedded with a regal stamp on the tongue, the designs pay homage to both Minaj’s iconic status and the brand’s British roots, blending luxury with sustainability.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Green also a received a suspension during last season’s playoffs after stamping on the chest of Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Congressional experts said the Senate would probably be tougher to crack because its smaller number of individual members were more likely to try to put their own stamp on the legislation.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024
Circle City musicians put their own stamp on bebop as well with the 1948 launch of the Bebop Society of Indianapolis — the same year Bird played the Circle City twice.
—The Indianapolis Star, 14 Mar. 2024
Sophie and Edward's coat of arms featuring two shields under a coronet was stamped on stationery marked Bagshot Park, the royal residence near Windsor Castle where the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh live with their two children, Lady Louise Windsor, 20, and James, Earl of Wessex, 16.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
One advantage of purchasing a fixer-up or a home that needs a little work is the opportunity to put your personal stamp on it and make the home your own.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2024
Dressed in a Western shirt, black cowboy hat and the colorful Crocs that have become his signature footwear, Pedal Steel Noah put a Texas stamp on songs by Duran Duran and the Cocteau Twins.
—Stephen Deusner, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
Again Targets Judge s Daughter In New York Criminal Case
Embedded with a regal stamp on the tongue, the designs pay homage to both Minaj’s iconic status and the brand’s British roots, blending luxury with sustainability.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Green also a received a suspension during last season’s playoffs after stamping on the chest of Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 28 Mar. 2024
Congressional experts said the Senate would probably be tougher to crack because its smaller number of individual members were more likely to try to put their own stamp on the legislation.
—Sapna Maheshwari, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2024
Circle City musicians put their own stamp on bebop as well with the 1948 launch of the Bebop Society of Indianapolis — the same year Bird played the Circle City twice.
—The Indianapolis Star, 14 Mar. 2024
Sophie and Edward's coat of arms featuring two shields under a coronet was stamped on stationery marked Bagshot Park, the royal residence near Windsor Castle where the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh live with their two children, Lady Louise Windsor, 20, and James, Earl of Wessex, 16.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
One advantage of purchasing a fixer-up or a home that needs a little work is the opportunity to put your personal stamp on it and make the home your own.
—Terri Williams, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
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“Stamp on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stamp%20on. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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