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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
Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The film follows three souls across Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia, where each lifetime carries the emotional imprint of the last.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
ABC News, 3 May 2026
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
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Noun
There are few players on the Chiefs’ roster who can make that significant of an imprint on an offense that needs to take a step forward.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
The film follows three souls across Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia, where each lifetime carries the emotional imprint of the last.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 June 2026
Verb
Down on the ground, animal tracks could be seen imprinted in the moist grass and moss.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
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The yurt system is open year-round and is accessible by hiking trail in the summer and by skiing or snowshoeing in winter.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
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Additionally, please be mindful of trails that remain closed under the Eaton fire area closure order.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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This is for Tyler Kolek’s best Jalen Brunson impression; for the Spurs intel provided by Jeremy Sochan.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Roach also shared his impressions of Anthony following the trial.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Over five installments now, Pixar’s flagship franchise has built out what amounts to a theology etched in plastic and rubber about what constitutes a toy.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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There’s also the matter of Grimes perhaps wanting to chase a starting role somewhere else rather than being permanently etched into a backup role in Philly behind two young star guards.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Most Americans have never encountered it — and after 20 years of expansion across more than 60 countries, North America remains conspicuously absent from HELL Energy’s footprint.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Cirrus made 30 upgrades to its Vision Jet G3, including a new bench seat and luxurious fittings that imbue strong visual appeal, yet all within the footprint of its predecessor.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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Both contests recognize excellence in visual storytelling and design, across print and digital platforms for work produced in 2025.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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In Belgium & Luxembourg, Backrooms grossed $92k across 103 prints, which is the best opening day for a horror film this year and the fourth best for a horror film since 2022.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 June 2026
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One tasteful choice is patterned aluminum trim to envelop the dash and doors, hand-engraved with a guilloche technique, similar to what’s employed on a high-end watch case.—
Lawrence Ulrich,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
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Visitors can observe the Wall of Names where their names are engraved on 40 large marble panels, look out over the field where their remains lie to this day and listen to the Tower of Voices, a one-of-a-kind wind chime structure that honors those 40 voices through sound.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Lucas Blalock likewise finds tragicomic potential in photography itself, inverting Photoshop as a mere tool of postproduction to foreground it as generative and creative, leaving visible traces of labor in ugly edits and unrefined refinements.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Up to 80% of visible skin aging traces back to cumulative unprotected UV exposure over a lifetime, per a 2013 study in Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Three sides of the ground impress, the two biggest especially.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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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 22 Jun. 2026.
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