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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
Out November 6 via Virgin’s Epiphany imprint, the album boasts a wide-ranging guestlist that somehow includes Steve Martin and Martin Short alongside the likes of Amythyst Kiah and Joy Oladokun. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026 Yusef Jackson, the late reverend's son and the president of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, said there are many ways in which Jackson and his service have left a strong imprint on many people. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
Verb
Bill Lucas is an architect of what the Braves have become, an individual whose vision and character remains imprinted on the franchise today. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026 Their experiment shows how magnetic waves inside the material can imprint microwave signals onto laser light. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 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
  • In January 2024, a landslide above the railroad sent soil and debris crashing onto the tracks at Mariposa Point, destroying the city’s pedestrian bridge and beach trail and temporarily interrupting rail service.
    — Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Every change was recorded in the subscription history, giving support a clear billing trail.
    — Kashif Saleem, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of trail
Noun
  • What Zuckerberg hasn’t addressed directly, on the podcast or the earnings call, is whether agents will eat into the ad impressions that generate nearly all of Meta’s revenue today.
    — Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Vance left a positive impression on his RJC audience while stopping short of disavowing influential conservative podcast host Tucker Carlson.
    — Thomas Beaumont, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of impression
Verb
  • The company specializes in etching and deposition, two essential manufacturing processes.
    — Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The system etches three redundant data matrix codes, similar to QR codes, into the graphite surface, with markings approximately half a millimeter deep, according to the company.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of etch
Noun
  • Solid-state conversion would mean smaller footprints, fewer conversion stages and less copper.
    — Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Reiffers has set an ambitious growth target for Mazarine, aiming to double revenue within the next five years while expanding its international footprint.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of footprint
Noun
  • Depending on the machine and settings, that material ends up in a purge tower built alongside the print, or in a collection of little plastic doll's-house-looking spaghetti balls, affectionately known as printer poop.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • As for footwear, an animal print or colorful shoe is sure to turn heads—as would a simple black slingback that leaves the heel exposed.
    — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of print
Verb
  • Imagine a perfect replica of a sprawling metropolis, a Tokyo or a São Paulo, engraved at atomic dimensions on a tile the size of a fingernail.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In July, when the Dodgers visited the White House, Walter presented Trump with an official World Series championship ring with his name engraved on it.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of engrave
Noun
  • Either way, scientists anticipate finding traces of Mars on Phobos, making the samples an irresistible two-for-one that should help demystify planetary and moon formation.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Its proximity to Mars means there is a chance MMX might scoop up traces of the red planet itself that rained down on Phobos after its formation or capture.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of trace
Noun
  • Bank earnings impress, but Wall Street isn't buying Third-quarter bank earnings gave us reasons for optimism, even as largely solid results failed to translate into stock gains.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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