as in footprints
the mark or impression made by a foot
saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs
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Recent Examples of footsteps
While Stephan specialized in trauma surgery, orthopedics, and sports medicine, Alexander followed his father’s footsteps into aesthetics.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Walk in the footsteps of famous Irish authors and playwrights at Dunguaire Castle.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Brexton is Busch’s 11-year-old son who has already begun following in his father’s footsteps and has racked up numerous wins in races around the country.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Conor is also managing the construction of a new high-rise, following in the footsteps of his entrepreneur father in the hopes that the project will change his family’s financial situation.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
In the past viewers thought George could follow in his father’s footsteps and attend Eton College.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
This second line follows in those footsteps, building on the sense of nonchalance and spontaneity Maccapani Missoni imbued in her first effort.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The 40mm excels at mids and highs, allowing gamers to pick up more subtle sounds in single-player experiences, like footsteps on gravel or bullet shell casings hitting the floor.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Boardwalk is the third delivery Lürssen has made this year, following in the footsteps of Odisea, which made its maiden voyage back in March.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
Walk in the footsteps of famous Irish authors and playwrights at Dunguaire Castle.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Brexton is Busch’s 11-year-old son who has already begun following in his father’s footsteps and has racked up numerous wins in races around the country.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 22 May 2026
Conor is also managing the construction of a new high-rise, following in the footsteps of his entrepreneur father in the hopes that the project will change his family’s financial situation.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
In the past viewers thought George could follow in his father’s footsteps and attend Eton College.
—Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
This second line follows in those footsteps, building on the sense of nonchalance and spontaneity Maccapani Missoni imbued in her first effort.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
The 40mm excels at mids and highs, allowing gamers to pick up more subtle sounds in single-player experiences, like footsteps on gravel or bullet shell casings hitting the floor.
—Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
Boardwalk is the third delivery Lürssen has made this year, following in the footsteps of Odisea, which made its maiden voyage back in March.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footsteps
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For example, Kayali offers a commercially scalable bridge between Middle Eastern scent traditions and Western luxury while legacy establishments such as Abdul Samad Al Qurashi provide prestigious, multigenerational loyalty and strong regional footprints.—
FMG Studios,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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Seeing the tiny footprints of one of those babies in the autopsy records is a haunting reminder of that.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
18 May 2026
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And after 134,387 steps — which breaks down to about 67 miles — my feet still felt surprisingly fresh, with no aches or sweaty toes.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The court found Italian authorities had known since 1988 about the toxic pollution, blamed on the Camorra crime syndicate that controls waste disposal, but failed to take necessary steps to protect residents’ lives.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 May 2026
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“Footsteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footsteps. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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