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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
The book will be republished by Harmony Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, in August. Tyler Kingkade, NBC news, 31 May 2026 Beard arrives on July 17 via Warner imprint Free Lunch Records, and features Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, Rodney Jerkins, James Fauntleroy, Van Hunt, and Jordan Ward. Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 29 May 2026
Verb
That is the unhinged (complimentary) premise of Thomas Elrod’s debut, in which the fictional cult-classic epic fantasy Malicarn series is staged on an island with unwitting actors temporarily imprinted with the characters’ backstories. Literary Hub, 1 May 2026 Every millisecond of the track is imprinted with an effect, and yet the mix has miles of space. Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for imprint
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Noun
  • The park’s 14 trails range from old mining roads to the perimeter of Kathleen Lake to Thechàl Dhâl, also known as Sheep Mountain, with northern wildlife and Southern Tutchone cultural heritage along the way.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
  • For more insider tips on Southern California’s beaches, trails and parks, check out past editions of The Wild.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Noun
  • For nearly 24 hours after CNN reported on Wednesday that Carroll was the target of a criminal investigation, the DOJ did not correct the record and even appeared to give some media outlets the impression that the original story was somewhat accurate.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
  • Companies with a track record of straight dealing tend to get more grace in difficult moments than those who’ve spent years optimizing for surface-level impressions.
    Rhett Power, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Twenty-five years ago, MIT Professor Yet-Ming Chiang bought a tube of glass-etching cream to turn clear glass blocks translucent.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
  • The star’s one-piece bikini also featured a nude underlay with floral designs etched into the black fabric and a plunging neckline trimmed with a scalloped pattern.
    Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 May 2026
Noun
  • Hilton continues to build on its global footprint, having recently welcomed Conrad Athens The Ilisian and Sandblu Santorini, LXR Hotels & Resorts to its global portfolio.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 June 2026
  • That’s about half the total memory footprint of Gemma 4 26B MoE, and Google claims the new model is almost as capable, at least as far as benchmarks go.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski shouted two words — the first of which didn’t appear to be fit for print — and strode off the mound, the icy expression on his face frozen in place all the way to the dugout.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • Trade drab colors with 44 percent off floral prints, and bulky hoodies for something a little more lightweight to beat those nightly chills and airplane cabin temperatures—this one by Faherty is 25 percent off for a limited time.
    Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
Verb
  • The limited edition features an image of Pegasus, the majestic, winged stallion from ancient Greek mythology, engraved on the case.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
  • Each guest takes home a 50ml spray bottle of their creation, with optional bottle engraving available.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • Valles Marineris is an enormous rift valley system on Mars that scientists want to scour for traces of liquid water, which may exist in sheltered niches and serve as an habitat for possible life.
    Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
  • Archaeologists recently uncovered traces of a rare purple dye associated with biblical-era luxury in an unexpected place.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
Noun
  • Three sides of the ground impress, the two biggest especially.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
  • Make this 9x13 cake to feed—and impress—a crowd.
    Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 18 May 2026

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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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