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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
Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
But a reminder that contending teams are years and years in the making and more often than not have several different imprints on them.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 2 June 2026
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
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Noun
Robotic units integrated with barcode validation loops now incorporate computer vision models trained to classify pill shape, color, imprint, and packaging configuration.
—Ethan Stone
june 3, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
But a reminder that contending teams are years and years in the making and more often than not have several different imprints on them.
—Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 2 June 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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This mindset is perhaps best exemplified along the craggy Cornish coastline, where hundreds of miles of public trails have been thoughtfully preserved in a light-touch way.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The resort offers direct access to Treasure Island Beach, along with miles of hiking and biking trails in nearby Wood Canyons Wilderness Park and Crystal Cove State Park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Noun
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Known for his enthusiastic impressions and warm camaraderie with Andy, Goober quickly became a fan favorite.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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After the third day of OTAs wrapped up, safety Talanoa Hufanga gave his initial impressions of Waddle.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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The Brazilian diaspora, once-upon-a-time centered in midtown's Little Brazil, now has a wide footprint in the city.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Bucks County detectives analyzed the account data and digital footprints, tracking the email and IP address directly to Tiffany's residence and personal devices, the DA's office said.—
Tom Ignudo,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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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
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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
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The Revere bowl was hidden for decades by the descendants of the secret resistors whose names are engraved on its surface.—
Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 June 2026
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Almost every surface is laser-engraved with text, in thirteen languages.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Noun
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There was no trace of pink or Lionel Messi on this night.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2026
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On land, cadaver dogs sniffed the shore for any trace of Lynette.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
Noun
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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 12 Jun. 2026.
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