Definition of footprintnext
as in footstep
the mark or impression made by a foot mysterious footprints along the beach

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Recent Examples of footprint The trillionaire's footprint in Texas has expanded rapidly in recent years, with Tesla, X and The Boring Company now headquartered in the state and SpaceX growing its manufacturing and launch operations there. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2026 Open storage and practical furniture make surprisingly efficient use of the footprint, while floor-to-ceiling windows flood the space with California sunshine. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026 The shallow cultural footprint of these titles, at least two of which succeeded critically and/or financially, testifies to comedy’s waning as a cinematic form. — Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026 Slota’s online footprint shows a history of endorsing violence against political enemies, training with firearms, and inviting other leftists to prepare for possible armed conflict before his arrest, a Washington Examiner review found. — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footprint
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  • In the reboot, Hobie Buchannon’s daughter returns to his life and wants to follow in her dad’s footsteps and train as a lifeguard in one of the most important beach jobs in the world.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
  • But Candle House has also come up with stories squarely in the realm of realism — which also, by the way, follows in the footsteps of Rod Serling.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footprint. Accessed 19 Oct. 2026.

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