IMPRINT Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈim-ˌprint

Definition of imprint

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 impression

a perceptible trace left by pressure an imprint of a dinosaur's foot embedded in the limestone

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imprint

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verb

im-ˈprint

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

Noun

Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs is available in paperback from William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026 Founded in 2016 in partnership with Advantage Media Group, Forbes Books is the exclusive book publishing imprint of Forbes Media. — Forbes Books Press Release Official, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Verb

In contrast, Farrell’s personal tastes have been imprinted on the landscape. — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 24 June 2026 Where the two artists differ is how Avedon imprinted his specific style on his art, while Howard is more reticent to do so. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for imprint

Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint

Noun

Scouts report back, and the rest of the colony follows the trail to your table.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Visitors can explore a network of scenic loop trails that wind through salt marshes and mangrove habitats, or opt for shorter, accessible paths with sweeping views over the Indian River Lagoon.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of trail

Noun

Suiting up in the desert is the first step for Steinbach and Anderson to leave their impressions on the staff in game action.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
About half of Democrats overall have a favorable impression of Mamdani and only about 1 in 10 have an unfavorable view of him, while the rest, about 39%, don’t have an opinion.

— Steve Peoples, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of impression

Verb

Oven cleaners are not safe for glass doors and can cause permanent damage like cloudiness or chemical etching.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
All etched into the face of a man who spent his presidency fighting to hold together a nation that seemed determined to tear itself apart.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of etch

Noun

Its designs were suited to its urban New England market — three stories high with a narrow footprint.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
While cementing his handprints and footprints at the TCL Chinese Theatre last June, Bardem thanked his wife and children for standing by him throughout his career.

— Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of footprint

Noun

Opt for high-quality sets in bold prints and keep them in constant rotation.

— Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
The singer also shared several photos of herself, including one of her seemingly posing nude while holding a white T-shirt with the Music, Fashion, Film track list in black print.

— Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026

Definition of print

Verb

One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
The firearm contained one spent round and three unspent rounds, which were each engraved with messages, according to charging documents.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of engrave

Noun

Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 1 July 2026
When its inevitable end arrives, the sun’s core will exhaust the last traces of hydrogen fuel and kick off the first stellar death pangs.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026

Definition of trace

Noun

And drug literature can be a hard sell for some, especially if the reader feels anxious about their own coolness, and develops a sort of you-won’t-impress-me-so-there carapace in advance as a form of self-protection.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Three sides of the ground impress, the two biggest especially.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026

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