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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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The trail that led to the record haul began in the state of Queensland, when local police officers responding to reports of a truck fire found 40 kilograms of cocaine floating in the sea near a boat ramp.
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Rescue efforts are underway in Venezuela after two massive earthquakes rocked the country Wednesday evening, leaving a trail of widespread damage.
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But her main goal was not to do an impression.
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Offensive and defensive lineman Joseph Medina from the class of 2028 has made quite a first impression on Hernandez.
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His work was later etched into metal plates and used to mass-produce publicity prints.
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Evidence of this residue can be seen as water spots or etching glass surfaces, clean laundry that feels stiff and scratchy, and toilet bowl rings that trap bacteria.
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The marks of two canoes showed in the sand, and footprints of barefoot children proclaimed we’d been visited by Cree neighbors.
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Kim has boosted his diplomatic footprint in past years by expanding ties with Russia with his support of its war against Ukraine.
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Featuring a classic Damask print, this three-piece quilt set will make any bedroom feel elegant and sophisticated.
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Some cards are original, one-of-a-kind artworks and others are limited-edition prints.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Three sides of the ground impress, the two biggest especially.
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Make this 9x13 cake to feed—and impress—a crowd.
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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