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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
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Slippers 08 marks Babuka Black’s debut on Perennial, an imprint of K Records that has backed a new wave of lo-fi twee-pop revivalists like Sharp Pins and Touch Girl Apple Blossom.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Down on the ground, animal tracks could be seen imprinted in the moist grass and moss.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
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Noun
Few filmmakers have left a bigger imprint on the movie industry than the three-time Academy Award winner, who pioneered the summer blockbuster in 1975 with Jaws and went on to become the highest-grossing director in film history.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Slippers 08 marks Babuka Black’s debut on Perennial, an imprint of K Records that has backed a new wave of lo-fi twee-pop revivalists like Sharp Pins and Touch Girl Apple Blossom.
—Jude Noel, Pitchfork, 19 June 2026
Verb
Countless cultures have imprinted their own cultural beliefs in the constellations, seeing mighty heroes, fantastic beasts and eclectic objects in the stars.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 9 May 2026
Down on the ground, animal tracks could be seen imprinted in the moist grass and moss.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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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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But her main goal was not to do an impression.—
Gerrad Hall,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 June 2026
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Offensive and defensive lineman Joseph Medina from the class of 2028 has made quite a first impression on Hernandez.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 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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With her fingers, Guadalupe Espinoza lightly traced the lettering engraved on a slanted monument wedged alongside the courtyard at the LA Plaza de Culturas y Artes.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Vertical grooves in the glass trace the lines of agave fields outside Guadalajara, while the Roman numeral III engraved into the bottle and cap honors the third generation now shaping the González story.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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So Jamon pulled up to Stribley Park this day wearing all black, with no trace of red except a splash across his Nikes.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
21 June 2026
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While low iron, magnesium, or other trace nutrients may also cause yellowing, nitrogen is a primary nutrient and is the most likely culprit.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 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 25 Jun. 2026.
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