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noun

ˈim-ˌprint How to pronounce imprint (audio)
Definition of imprintnext
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as in trail
a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it found an imprint on the road where something apparently had been dragged

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as in impression
a perceptible trace left by pressure an imprint of a dinosaur's foot embedded in the limestone

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imprint

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verb

im-ˈprint How to pronounce imprint (audio)
as in to etch
to produce a vivid impression of that early lesson on the value of honesty permanently imprinted itself on my mind

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Recent Examples of imprint
Noun
At the label’s center is cofounder and marketing director Lorna Chase—a loyal, hard‑working, and ambitious brand builder with a track record in growing British food-and-drink imprints on the global stage. — Lewis Chester, Robb Report, 27 June 2026 Really focus on starting an imprint, more branding, and just trying to lift up people around me. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
The question, then as now, was how the winners would seek to imprint their values and beliefs on the nation. — Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026 Game 1 was a Homeric epic — a double-overtime stunner imprinted with Wembanyama’s game-tying 28-footer. — Esfandiar Baraheni, New York Times, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for imprint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
  1. trail
  2. impression
  3. etch
  4. footprint
  5. print
  6. engrave
  7. trace
  8. impress
Noun
  • The British Museum move, meanwhile, is a public happening organized as part of a citywide art trail to promote a world tour around BTS’s latest album.
    — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
  • In Gardiner and nearby New Paltz, walking, hiking, and biking trails are easy to come by, with the Shawangunk Mountains right there.
    — Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of trail
Noun
  • Suiting up in the desert is the first step for Steinbach and Anderson to leave their impressions on the staff in game action.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • About half of Democrats overall have a favorable impression of Mamdani and only about 1 in 10 have an unfavorable view of him, while the rest, about 39%, don’t have an opinion.
    — Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of impression
Verb
  • Oven cleaners are not safe for glass doors and can cause permanent damage like cloudiness or chemical etching.
    — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • All etched into the face of a man who spent his presidency fighting to hold together a nation that seemed determined to tear itself apart.
    — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of etch
Noun
  • 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
Definition of footprint
Noun
  • Opt for high-quality sets in bold prints and keep them in constant rotation.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
  • The singer also shared several photos of herself, including one of her seemingly posing nude while holding a white T-shirt with the Music, Fashion, Film track list in black print.
    — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
Definition of print
Verb
  • One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • The firearm contained one spent round and three unspent rounds, which were each engraved with messages, according to charging documents.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of engrave
Noun
  • The family has also searched hospitals and morgues without finding any trace of Lamus.
    — Sonia Osorio, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • However, molecular technologies can identify species using trace amounts of DNA left in the environment by animals.
    — Christopher A. Lepczyk, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of trace
Noun
  • And drug literature can be a hard sell for some, especially if the reader feels anxious about their own coolness, and develops a sort of you-won’t-impress-me-so-there carapace in advance as a form of self-protection.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
  • Three sides of the ground impress, the two biggest especially.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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