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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 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
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Slippers 08 marks Babuka Black’s debut on Perennial, an imprint of K Records that has backed a new wave of lo-fi twee-pop revivalists like Sharp Pins and Touch Girl Apple Blossom.
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Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
Down on the ground, animal tracks could be seen imprinted in the moist grass and moss.
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ABC News,
3 May 2026
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Noun
Few filmmakers have left a bigger imprint on the movie industry than the three-time Academy Award winner, who pioneered the summer blockbuster in 1975 with Jaws and went on to become the highest-grossing director in film history.
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Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Slippers 08 marks Babuka Black’s debut on Perennial, an imprint of K Records that has backed a new wave of lo-fi twee-pop revivalists like Sharp Pins and Touch Girl Apple Blossom.
—
Jude Noel,
Pitchfork,
19 June 2026
Verb
Countless cultures have imprinted their own cultural beliefs in the constellations, seeing mighty heroes, fantastic beasts and eclectic objects in the stars.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
9 May 2026
Down on the ground, animal tracks could be seen imprinted in the moist grass and moss.
—
ABC News,
3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
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The trail that led to the record haul began in the state of Queensland, when local police officers responding to reports of a truck fire found 40 kilograms of cocaine floating in the sea near a boat ramp.
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Rescue efforts are underway in Venezuela after two massive earthquakes rocked the country Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of widespread damage.
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Reynolds leaves the strong impression that slavery flourished in the South instead of the North simply because southern religion and ideology depended on mastery rather than because southern topography and climate also favored the plantation system.
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As co-hosts, the USMNT needed to make a positive impression on this World Cup, and needed to play in a way that connected with the American public at large.
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His work was later etched into metal plates and used to mass-produce publicity prints.
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Evidence of this residue can be seen as water spots or etching glass surfaces, clean laundry that feels stiff and scratchy, and toilet bowl rings that trap bacteria.
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Part of Exemplar’s plan to focus more on luxury involves shrinking its footprint, going from around 170 stores last year to just 49 now.
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These include rolled or folded leaf blades, a dark or blue tinge to the foliage, or lingering footprints after walking on the lawn.
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Featuring a classic Damask print, this three-piece quilt set will make any bedroom feel elegant and sophisticated.
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Some cards are original, one-of-a-kind artworks and others are limited-edition prints.
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David Oscarson America the Beautiful Pens American pen maker David Oscarson is presenting the America the Beautiful pen collection, meticulously engraved and coated with hot enamel.
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The ring now bears both women's wedding dates engraved side by side.
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Chalky lotions have morphed into invisible gels; heavy, greasy layers now blend away without a trace.
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The roots of the restaurant trace even earlier than 1910 to Harold's great-great uncle, Uncle Joe, smoking meat in a ground pit.
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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.
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Three sides of the ground impress, the two biggest especially.
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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