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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, 13 Feb. 2026
These imprints multiply extremely quickly.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Kathryn Savage, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026
Patrick Nix, who coached Nix throughout his high school career in Alabama, imprinted that in his sons.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Together, the properties suggest an investor interested not just in impressive homes, but in places with lasting cultural imprint.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
These imprints multiply extremely quickly.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
That message is so imprinted upon me as a designer and citizen.
—Kathryn Savage, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026
Patrick Nix, who coached Nix throughout his high school career in Alabama, imprinted that in his sons.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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On the 002, a trail runner tailored to ground feel, wavy lines from previous iterations carry extra relevance now, and a gum sole unit provides a stark contrast.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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For more insider tips on Southern California’s beaches, trails and parks, check out past editions of The Wild.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In life, Ofelia made an impression on teachers at her school and public officials.—
Gregory Royal Pratt,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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What impression did the bar staff make?—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The idea here was that this material remains stable across conditions over extended periods, so the code etched onto it would be repeatedly readable.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
20 Feb. 2026
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The technique involves using lasers to rapidly etch data into 2mm sheets of glass that contain hundreds of layers of data.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Officials said the 765-kV line delivers the same capacity as three 345-kV double-circuit lines with a slightly wider footprint.—
Lana Ferguson,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Open shelving highlights the back wall of the space, maintaining the visual footprint without sacrificing storage.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Paintbox, the brand’s signature kid’s program, includes educational (animal print tracking) and active (obstacle courses) outdoor pursuits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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By reproducing photos of Lincoln, Lorant moved beyond the varied mass of subjective artworks — paintings, prints and sculpture — that only approximated his appearance.—
Mark B. Pohlad,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Once at the hospital, Cermak reportedly uttered the line that is engraved on his tomb.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Released at the beginning of the month, the two limited editions both feature 41 mm cases crafted in black zirconium oxide ceramic, matching black dials, pops of blue in the same hue as the Mercedes driver’s helmet, and titanium casebacks engraved with his starting number (63).—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To find it in the night sky, take your finger and trace along the handle of the Big Dipper to the bright orange star Arcturus, then over to the glowing blue star Vega.—
Michael d'Estries,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The satellite also hosts the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, which aims to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the lead did impress because Tampa had everything to play for, in a fight with Carolina to win the sad NFC South and claim the conference’s final available playoff spot.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Dec. 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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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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