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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
Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Her only callout is that imprints from paw prints, chairs, and table legs set pretty deeply on this rug.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Few moments are as indelibly imprinted into cultural consciousness as that.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
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Noun
First and Forever, due out this spring from Penguin Random House imprint Berkley, follows Duffy Distefano, a die-hard Minneapolis Coyotes football fan.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Her only callout is that imprints from paw prints, chairs, and table legs set pretty deeply on this rug.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Segura's legacy remains imprinted on the city of Madrid, commemorated by a civic center named in her honor and a bust placed outside the building in her likeness.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Few moments are as indelibly imprinted into cultural consciousness as that.
—Andy Hoglund, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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Micromobility devices may be used on sidewalks, paths and trails.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Accessible by a hiking trail or funicular, Penang Hill has spectacular views of the city, harbor, and rainforest.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lucia Kendall Has made quite the impression since making her debut in October, from scoring her first goal in the 2-0 against Ghana in December to holding her own in the No 10 position against Spain’s midfield in midweek.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
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May Mailman, who last year coördinated the White House’s higher-education policy as a deputy for Stephen Miller, told me that McMahon made a different impression from other, more fervent Administration figures.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Mendoza’s name might already be etched into the card NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will use to announce the Raiders’ top selection.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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This week will remain etched on my heart.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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LeBlanc + Smith has expanded its Nashville footprint with several bar concepts, including Barrel Proof, an outpost of the New Orleans whiskey-forward favorite; the cocktail-leaning Love Alibi in the Gulch; and a forthcoming concept across from Kisser Restaurant.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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But if the entire area was ceded back to the District of Columbia, the electoral advantage in the new districts would be dulled and new districts would be drawn in light of the state’s shrunken footprint.—
Jesse Bedayn,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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If your larger pieces are already in the perfect spot, consider using small organization tools like trays or shelves that add extra space to display collectibles, stash your keys or otherwise keep your tabletops neat while offering a pop of color or print.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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After releasing two alluringly atmospheric final albums, Frozen and Notes Campfire, on a tiny German label, Souled American essentially vanished by the late ’90s, their discography sliding into out-of-print obscurity.—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the responsibility of all adults to protect the health of all kids is also engraved in that Declaration, Article 25.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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The family is still trying to decide what to engrave on her headstone.—
Julia Coin
April 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a time when science’s boundaries were less stable, Lamarck’s poetic theories had significant influence, and its traces can even be detected in contemporary epigenetics.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The satellite also hosts the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, which aims to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Overwater bungalows suspended over turquoise waters are enviable, but even the entry-level rooms and suites impress with private balconies and patios.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2026
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Upstairs, the layout and square footage impress and make room for everything from family to guests and hobbies.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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