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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
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Published by Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
Playing second fiddle to freshman sensation Jazzy Davidson (10 points) and Dunn (11 points), the senior guard couldn’t imprint her mark in Westwood on Saturday, shooting 1-for-9 from the field.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Meanwhile, nearby murals, music shops, and vintage boutiques echo the house’s legacy—a living tribute to San Francisco’s imprint on rock history.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Published by Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Embossed papers have a pattern imprinted on them, creating a dimensional surface that adds subtle variations in light and shadow to the design.
—Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2026
Playing second fiddle to freshman sensation Jazzy Davidson (10 points) and Dunn (11 points), the senior guard couldn’t imprint her mark in Westwood on Saturday, shooting 1-for-9 from the field.
—Benjamin Royer, Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Mike doesn’t know it yet but his life is about to become tied up with that of Lou (Mark Ruffalo), the old-school, Columbo-style cop on his trail, and Sharon (Halle Berry), an insurance broker with connections to some of the richest men in the world.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Park City and Deer Valley, Utah Park City clocks in as America’s largest ski area with 7,300 skiable acres and 330+ trails.—
Amy Tara Koch,
Robb Report,
29 Jan. 2026
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Montha connected on a trio of shots from behind the arc in the second quarter, as the junior point guard did his best Steph Curry impression to help the Tillers to a 33-26 halftime advantage over the Eagles (12-7, 1-1).—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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There’s also the fact that the impression fans or analysts form about a team is often weighted toward the offensive end of the football, and Denver’s sporadic nature on that side of the ball this season has contributed to the lukewarm view some have of the team.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Wang is also interested in replicating the texture and aesthetics of tree bark in jacquard, particularly samples that are etched and carved.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Jan. 2026
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So the house went searching for the kind of workshop that still treats crystal as craft, landing with a fourth-generation maker in Bohemia to hand-etch each of the 200 bottles.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
30 Jan. 2026
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Reducing volume for volume’s sake could lower the sector’s digital footprint.—
Shain Shapiro,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Amazon, headquartered in Seattle and Arlington, Virginia, has a huge operational footprint in the Treasure Valley, including three fulfillment centers, three delivery stations and a Whole Foods Market.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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But, as of Thursday’s close, before the print, Apple stock was up 4% so far this week, and finally looks ready to end its losing streak.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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Despite the closures of everything from the Village Voice in 2018 to most recently, the Pittsburgh City Paper, which abruptly shut down this month, Walkinshaw believes alternative newspapers — in print, no less — are ready for a renaissance.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Later on that night, the Kylie Cosmetics founder was by Chalamet’s side as his name was engraved on the trophy, per a video shared by Vanity Fair.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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The trek is also a separate endeavor from a $200 million campaign to build towering monuments on the temple’s 14-acre property to house the Buddha’s teachings engraved in stone, according to Dong.—
Deepa Bharath,
Fortune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Development on Titanique traces back a decade, when Mindelle, Rousouli and co-creator Ty Blue (Titanique's director) dreamed up the show and staged a concert presentation in.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Some fruit pits and seeds, like those in apples and pears, contain traces of cyanide, which is harmful to birds.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
6 Jan. 2026
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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 1 Feb. 2026.
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