Thesaurus results for FOOTSTEPS

footsteps

noun

plural of footstep

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 Kate Dolan’s feature was originally expected to follow in the franchise’s footsteps and debut in theaters. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 Carys, who graduated from Brown University last year, is reportedly already following in her parents’ footsteps. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026 Smarter robot footsteps Quadruped robots are becoming increasingly common in industries ranging from warehouse automation to industrial inspection and search-and-rescue. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 The teenager will follow in his father's and uncle Prince Harry's footsteps and attend the prestigious Eton College in Berkshire, England. — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026 The 13-year-old previously attended Lambrook School, Windsor, alongside his brother and sister but will now follow in the footsteps of his father and uncle, Prince Harry, at the prestigious all-boys boarding school. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 2 Aug. 2026 Those who followed in his footsteps continued to meet the needs of families affected by violence. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026 Stranger Things’ Sadie Sink follows in the footsteps of Famke Janssen and Sophie Turner as the redheaded telepath who is arguably the most powerful mutant in the Marvel comics. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, 31 July 2026 But maybe that’s fine in the footsteps of a Hurricanes’ championship that was highlighted by their deep approach. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for footsteps

Noun

In New York, even as other mega-galleries trim their footprints, Gagosian recently opening a new flagship in New York.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Wait to water the lawn again until the soil begins to dry, and do not mow until footprints leave deep impressions on it.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of footprints

Noun

This two-bedroom loft built in the 1850s is located steps away from Bowen’s Wharf, so all of Newport’s buzziest restaurants, bars, and shops are well within reach.

— Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Polished yet welcoming, this elegant high-rise places guests steps away from top museums, the famous Recoleta Cemetery, and upscale shopping at Patio Bullrich and Avenida Alvear.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026