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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

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
Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025 And neither is Beyoncé the only one keeping Parton’s cultural imprint visible. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Verb
Their clever touches are tastefully and judiciously employed: The check will arrive on what was created from a newspaper printing plate; napkin rings evoke the era; and the modern dinnerware looks as if it might have been imprinted with ink. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 June 2025 Officially a three-peat state champion in the 5A girls 800, a mark that’ll long be imprinted on Jeffco. Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for imprint
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Noun
  • Tucked into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P. for short), this former logging community blends rich history with small-town appeal and unspoiled natural beauty, with easy access to forested trails, wildlife habitats, and quiet stretches of shoreline.
    Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
  • The unspoiled nature and mountain views drew him in and between the hiking paths, equestrian trails, an overnight camping facility and 40 miles of class A trout streams there’s always something for the Orrs to get into.
    Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • After joining the Bulls from the San Antonio Spurs in February in the three-team trade-deadline deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, Jones quickly made a strong impression on the coaching staff and front office.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025
  • Lombard made a strong impression on the Yankees this past spring as a first-time invitee to big league camp.
    Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • It's etched so clearly into their minds, and with an ever-growing slate of references across media, it's earned a long-term spot in the cultural zeitgeist.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 24 June 2025
  • And a young singer-songwriter from Oakland, Calif. was etching the first outlines of her music career.
    Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Over the past two seasons, few position groups have left as large a footprint in Columbia as Missouri’s wide receivers.
    Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
  • The partnership not only amplifies Levi’s presence under the same roof as high-end labels like Prada and Brunello Cucinelli but also supports the brand’s ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in Canada.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The golf skort comes in 23 colors, from classic black and white to playful leopard print.
    Esme Benjamin, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • Flower prints and embroidery were another key trend almost visible on all runways, including at Issey Miyake and Bode.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • There are so many more Central Floridians who have horrific memories engraved on their souls.
    Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 June 2025
  • The students engraved the stones and then filled the letters and symbols with black paint to recreate permanent replicas of these messages of hope.
    Liz Rothaus Bertrand, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Noun
  • The ink spool could contain traces of the last words Lin or his daughter typed on the machine — meaning perhaps the inventor's own words are in his magical machine too.
    Emily Feng, NPR, 5 July 2025
  • Soil, too, collects more than trace amounts of perchlorates, along with metals.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve Studio impress on all of these fronts, but there are still some differences between them that might lead you to prefer one over the other.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 June 2025
  • But, should Neave impress during pre-season, the head coach may even decide to keep him around the first-team setup longer term.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 16 May 2025

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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

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