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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
Barbara Wolf, STAT, 15 May 2026
Panasonic is marking the 25th anniversary of its Lumix camera imprint by relaunching its flagship compact, the LX100, as the Lumix L10.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Apr. 2026
The concrete walkways running through the campus are imprinted with patterns and forms that evoke the geology and history of the land, in a monumental work by Mariana Castillo Deball (Feathered Changes).
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Noun
In addition, pharmacies rotate among generic suppliers, all of which may put their own imprint on the shape, color, and size of pills.
—Barbara Wolf, STAT, 15 May 2026
Panasonic is marking the 25th anniversary of its Lumix camera imprint by relaunching its flagship compact, the LX100, as the Lumix L10.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 14 May 2026
Verb
Every millisecond of the track is imprinted with an effect, and yet the mix has miles of space.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 Apr. 2026
The concrete walkways running through the campus are imprinted with patterns and forms that evoke the geology and history of the land, in a monumental work by Mariana Castillo Deball (Feathered Changes).
—John Wogan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
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Authorities say the deadly violence happened on the popular Atlanta walking and biking trail on the 1700 block of Flagler Avenue NE, just north of the Montgomery Ferry overpass, slightly after noon.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Easy trails lead to roaring Nugget Falls, while boardwalks along Steep Creek offer chances to spot spawning salmon and black bears.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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My first impression was that the styling tool is super lightweight.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
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Chicago Cubs star Nico Hoerner did his best basketball impression, throwing the baseball between his legs to make a sensational play on a bunt.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Also etched in the base of the memorial are the names of the many Chicago firefighters killed in the line of duty.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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The Nike Air Max 95 Paisley sees its signature wavy stripes get a bandana print through laser-etching.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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Why This Market Evolution Matters In practical terms, biomanufacturing can reduce dependency on volatile crop yields, seasonal constraints and the capital expenditures associated with large cultivation footprints.—
Thomas Andersen,
Rolling Stone,
14 May 2026
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Fox News Digital reporting captures this tense cultural moment, illustrating the mixed public sentiment and skepticism surrounding AI's growing footprint in daily life.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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While Pokémon continued to print cards, their popularity waned in the 2000s.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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Quintessentially British and steeped in heritage, the print dates back to the 1920s, when the brand first used it to line its cotton gabardine trench coats.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
22 May 2026
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Other tools focus on image processing, such as converting photographs into engraving-ready files or generating halftone patterns without requiring advanced image editing skills.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 May 2026
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Virginia’s engraved on the side of it.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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Artists like Cameron Rowland and Jumana Manna place objects shaped by invisible systems of power in galleries, inviting viewers to consider their provenance—to see the material traces that politicized systems leave on everyday life.—
Emily Watlington,
ARTnews.com,
24 May 2026
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Most of the components are off-the-shelf and difficult to trace.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 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 May. 2026.
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