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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
Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic spanning from Kafka’s birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post–World War I Vienna, Holland’s film captures both the man and the myth, revealing the writer’s creative vision, alienation, and lasting cultural imprint.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
An upholstered bench from her studio features a handmade ceramic button imprinted with textures from nearby ruins—a homage to the city on her doorstep.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
President Wallace also expressed that Talley anointed designers with his approval, who went on to leave an imprint on the world.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic spanning from Kafka’s birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post–World War I Vienna, Holland’s film captures both the man and the myth, revealing the writer’s creative vision, alienation, and lasting cultural imprint.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
They are created using a special 3D mold for imprinting the details.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
An upholstered bench from her studio features a handmade ceramic button imprinted with textures from nearby ruins—a homage to the city on her doorstep.
—Keith Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Lynch, the Rivian engineer, said outdoorsy types can feel confident taking their R1S or R1T Quads with them on the trails or national parks.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Sixers took the season opener in Boston 117-116, thanks to a Tyrese Maxey 40-piece and VJ Edgecombe’s Wilt Chamberlain impression.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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Driving impressions Fuel economy for the most efficient front-drive models is 33 mpg in the city, 35 on the highway and 34 in combined driving.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
11 Nov. 2025
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Does this mean the Canon must be etched in stone, never to change for all history?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Nov. 2025
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With his commanding win, the democratic socialist will etch his place in history as the city’s first Muslim mayor, the first of South Asian heritage and the first born in Africa.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Member utilities and other transmission owners within the Southwest Power Pool footprint own and pay for electric grid infrastructure.—
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette,
Arkansas Online,
8 Nov. 2025
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The world’s biggest polluters matter because of their sheer size and climate footprint.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Upon slow looking, Runia says visitors might discover that each of Rembrandt’s prints is a work of art in itself.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Besides, Kavian dry-prints electrodes in a variety of chemistries, and allows for rapid innovation while reducing waste and avoiding toxins.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The original bell was replaced on the underwater ship with a replica, engraved with the 29 sailors' names on it.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Those who died have their names engraved in the wall of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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To that end, Lasky is sure to give plenty of attention to the unearthly, haunting, and ethereal traces that mark our world.—
Diana Arterian,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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For more reliable verification, try using reverse image search tools like Google Images or TinEye to trace origins, or use specialized AI image detectors like TruthScan, which scans for artificial generation artifacts with high precision.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The push for fully autonomous systems, agents that plan, reason, and act without human oversight, has created an automation theater where demos impress, but production systems disappoint.—
Joel Hron,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Every candle in the collection impresses, but Côté Maquis stands out with an elusive, intoxicating aroma that’s hard to describe yet instantly captivating.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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