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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
Essence, 8 May 2026
Because of its petite imprint, the 24-room Casa Cañita naturally gives off bed-and-breakfast vibes, thanks to a focus on home-away-from-home feels and a minimal amount of common spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
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
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Noun
Kristen Noel Crawley’s imprint on culture is undeniable.
—Essence, 8 May 2026
Because of its petite imprint, the 24-room Casa Cañita naturally gives off bed-and-breakfast vibes, thanks to a focus on home-away-from-home feels and a minimal amount of common spaces.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
Verb
Carol wanted to make sure that that got imprinted on Richard, that that expression was all Floyd had to leave him and then left him with it.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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At the New Mexico resort nestled in the southernmost Rockies, though, the trail merits only a single black diamond.—
Michelle Ruiz,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
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Our little group followed a guide along a winding trail through brushy forest.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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That game, a 34-31 Wildcats win in the first year of the Shedeur Sanders era, was the first impression Coleman left on the state of Colorado before the Broncos landed on him two years later.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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That would be a career-low over a full season, and yet Doval has remained a liability after making a less-than-stellar first impression last season.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Verb
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This call by the Bulls crew is forever etched into my brain.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Satellite imagery near Ajo, Arizona, showed what appeared to be bulldozer tracks cutting a path approximately sixty to seventy feet wide across a colossal fish etched into the earth.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
6 May 2026
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For a league still trying to grow its footprint, treating media availability like a nuisance is a curious growth strategy.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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This way, the industry has created a massive environmental footprint by depleting these resources, and the researchers are racing to erase it.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Choose a Digital subscription or our best deal – All Access – that includes print and digital issues, full archive access, and the NYR App!—
Adam Hochschild,
The New York Review of Books,
9 May 2026
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Animal prints continue to dominate in both fashion and home decor trends, and now, Lola Blankets is bringing the look into the cozy space.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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There's even a nod to analog detail with depth of field lines decoratively engraved on the case and a read button that resembles a shutter release.—
Shirl Leigh
May 09,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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His name, though, wasn’t engraved on the Stanley Cup.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Our protoplanetary disk has long since evaporated, as has any trace of a circumstellar debris disk.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
8 May 2026
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The last trace of Boston Jersey or George Walker was his discharge from a different ship, the HMS Deptford, in August 1753, probably in Port Mahon in Menorca, according to the National Trust.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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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 12 May. 2026.
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