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footstep

noun

ˈfu̇t-ˌstep

Definition of footstep

as in footprint

the mark or impression made by a foot saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs

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Recent Examples of footstep The 80-foot sailing yacht follows in the footsteps of Baltic’s popular 68 Café Racer, adding some extra oomph and more space for all your weekend sailing adventures. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026 Today, visitors can follow the footsteps of these postal pioneers on an auto road route. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 If this happens, Britain would follow in the footsteps of Australia that implemented its nationwide ban in December 2025. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 2 July 2026 Now 29 years old, Lourdes continues to explore music in her mother's footsteps, and the two teamed up to write a song together. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for footstep

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Its designs were suited to its urban New England market — three stories high with a narrow footprint.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
While cementing his handprints and footprints at the TCL Chinese Theatre last June, Bardem thanked his wife and children for standing by him throughout his career.

— Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.

— Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
From bringing back college football to taking major steps with Madden franchise mode, the developer/publisher is delivering solid virtual gridiron experiences.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026

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