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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
Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
And neither is Beyoncé the only one keeping Parton’s cultural imprint visible.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
Officially a three-peat state champion in the 5A girls 800, a mark that’ll long be imprinted on Jeffco.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC, New York.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
And neither is Beyoncé the only one keeping Parton’s cultural imprint visible.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025
Verb
Their clever touches are tastefully and judiciously employed: The check will arrive on what was created from a newspaper printing plate; napkin rings evoke the era; and the modern dinnerware looks as if it might have been imprinted with ink.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
Officially a three-peat state champion in the 5A girls 800, a mark that’ll long be imprinted on Jeffco.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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The unspoiled nature and mountain views drew him in and between the hiking paths, equestrian trails, an overnight camping facility and 40 miles of class A trout streams there’s always something for the Orrs to get into.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Tucked into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula (U.P. for short), this former logging community blends rich history with small-town appeal and unspoiled natural beauty, with easy access to forested trails, wildlife habitats, and quiet stretches of shoreline.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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After joining the Bulls from the San Antonio Spurs in February in the three-team trade-deadline deal that sent Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings, Jones quickly made a strong impression on the coaching staff and front office.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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First impressions matter when decisions to follow or connect are made in seconds.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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San Francisco Giants catcher Patrick Bailey etched himself into the vast history of Major League Baseball on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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There are 46 names etched in stone on Main Street near City Hall in Hazard.—
Keisha Rowe,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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Jacket; continue to mop up, patrol and keep the fire within its current footprint.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 July 2025
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The summit also comes amid growing U.S. concern over China's expanding footprint in Africa — particularly rumors that Beijing is scouting port locations along West Africa's coast for possible military use.—
Jewel Bright,
NPR,
9 July 2025
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The golf skort comes in 23 colors, from classic black and white to playful leopard print.—
Esme Benjamin,
People.com,
1 July 2025
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Flower prints and embroidery were another key trend almost visible on all runways, including at Issey Miyake and Bode.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
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Caracol Archaeological Project / University of Houston Many pieces of pottery were engraved.—
Kerry Breen
July 10,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
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These pint-sized, four-wheeled models were made from clay, and their outer surfaces were engraved with a wickerwork pattern reminiscent of the basketry used by mining communities at the time.—
Kai James,
JSTOR Daily,
3 July 2025
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The ink spool could contain traces of the last words Lin or his daughter typed on the machine — meaning perhaps the inventor's own words are in his magical machine too.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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Soil, too, collects more than trace amounts of perchlorates, along with metals.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
4 July 2025
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Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve Studio impress on all of these fronts, but there are still some differences between them that might lead you to prefer one over the other.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 June 2025
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But, should Neave impress during pre-season, the head coach may even decide to keep him around the first-team setup longer term.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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