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noun

ˈim-ˌprint How to pronounce imprint (audio)
Definition of imprintnext
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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 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 How to pronounce imprint (audio)
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
The song — the singer/guitarist’s first solo release since his 2021 Sob Rock album — is the first effort under Mayer’s new deal with Mercury Records for his Sob Rock Records imprint. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026 It was traditionally published by an imprint of Penguin Random House and by the end of the year was a New York Times bestseller. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026
Verb
In the aftermath of the American Civil War, veteran Cyrus Trask (Tracy Letts) raises his two sons, imprinting on them his weighty expectations for their futures. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026 Bill Lucas is an architect of what the Braves have become, an individual whose vision and character remains imprinted on the franchise today. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for imprint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
  1. trail
  2. impression
  3. etch
  4. footprint
  5. print
  6. engrave
  7. trace
  8. impress
Noun
  • By automating the cadence and gear changes, Honda is catering to novices who don't want to think about gear selection or power management on the trail.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The novels follow Cammie Skoura, a brilliant, neurodivergent young scientist aboard a deep-space expedition that uncovers a trail of ancient ruins and long-dead alien civilizations leading toward a mind-shattering discovery.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of trail
Noun
  • Ofl the newcomers on the roster, junior guard Trent Lincoln and sophomore forward DJ Thomas made the strongest first impressions.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Nov. 2026
  • A lot of these orderly compositions soon give off the impression of a cage — if Mari Kusu’s performance as Takeshi’s mother, bristling with frustration, didn’t already imply as much.
    — Kambole Campbell, Variety, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of impression
Verb
  • Just upload a photo of a handwritten recipe card to have the exact instructions etched into maple or cherry wood.
    — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Among the terminated is a welder, Choi Ho-seok (Sul Kyung-gu), who wears a frown so implacable that it might have been etched in steel.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of etch
Noun
  • The tower’s triangular footprint and compact structural core are intended to open up the floor plans and maximize views of the park, bay, and skyline.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Key points Has built a leading position in AI infrastructure and is rapidly expanding its footprint.
    — Paul Meeks, CNBC, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of footprint
Noun
  • Cabins away from the main house are rustic but comfortable, with Audubon prints, Native American artifacts, and William Morris wallpaper.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The company capitalized on the ballet flat craze by offering the popular style in a full spectrum of colors, prints and customizable options.
    — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of print
Verb
  • Most of the models have the Bodum name on their frame and inner lid, as well as engraved on the glass carafes.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For the work, Harvey drew on ancient jewelry in the Met collection from Greece, India, and China, and then spent time in the Manufacture learning guillochage, a technique for engraving intricate patterns like leaves and flowers onto metal.
    — Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of engrave
Noun
  • Along with heme, the study authors found the bone contained traces of manganese oxides, minerals that may have further helped stabilize and preserve the cells.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The animals had appeared healthy with no traces of mitochondrial DNA left over from the original eggs.
    — Megan Molteni, STAT, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of trace
Noun
  • Bank earnings impress, but Wall Street isn't buying Third-quarter bank earnings gave us reasons for optimism, even as largely solid results failed to translate into stock gains.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2026
  • 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
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