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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
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
But Musk's imprint slimming down or gutting some federal agencies has already reverberated in fallout in the U.S. and around the world.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 12 June 2025
Made By History, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Less than six weeks after his appointment, Enrique was already imprinting his philosophies on the club.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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Noun
Few managers in Cubs history have left an imprint on a particular season like Zimmer did with the 1989 team, which went 93-69 and won the National League East by six games before falling to the San Francisco Giants in the National League Championship Series.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2025
But Musk's imprint slimming down or gutting some federal agencies has already reverberated in fallout in the U.S. and around the world.
—Deirdre Walsh, NPR, 12 June 2025
Verb
Advertisement Advertisement Fifty years later, the scene of retreating helicopters and advancing tanks has become imprinted on the popular imagination of both the United States and Vietnam.
— Made By History, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
Less than six weeks after his appointment, Enrique was already imprinting his philosophies on the club.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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Other trails include the Swinging Bridge Trails and Aska Trails.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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The trail is 102 miles long, stretching from Chipping Campden to Bath.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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His powerful late kick and ability to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance in that race left a lasting impression.—
Jared Welch,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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The over-all impression is of a band simultaneously subcultural, taken up in marginal scenes, and supercultural, soundtracking life on both sides of the Iron Curtain.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
18 June 2025
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It's etched so clearly into their minds, and with an ever-growing slate of references across media, it's earned a long-term spot in the cultural zeitgeist.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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And a young singer-songwriter from Oakland, Calif. was etching the first outlines of her music career.—
Gail Mitchell,
Billboard,
24 June 2025
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The partnership not only amplifies Levi’s presence under the same roof as high-end labels like Prada and Brunello Cucinelli but also supports the brand’s ongoing efforts to expand its footprint in Canada.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 June 2025
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Over the past two seasons, few position groups have left as large a footprint in Columbia as Missouri’s wide receivers.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
Noun
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In typical Vivienne Westwood fashion, the collection will play with light fabrics and an array of colors and prints.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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The brand's one-pieces and bikinis are vibrant and fun, with a rainbow of colors and whimsical prints that are far more unique and surprising than your classic pieces.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 June 2025
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There are so many more Central Floridians who have horrific memories engraved on their souls.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 June 2025
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The students engraved the stones and then filled the letters and symbols with black paint to recreate permanent replicas of these messages of hope.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
Noun
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As land and sea collapse, a mother and her son resist in their own ways, holding on to the fading traces of home, memory, and love.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Whip the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until traces of the whisk appear.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
18 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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Nearby, the quality of fresh seafood impresses at a bustling wet market.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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