imprinting

present participle of imprint
as in etching
to produce a vivid impression of that early lesson on the value of honesty permanently imprinted itself on my mind

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of imprinting They are created using a special 3D mold for imprinting the details. Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for imprinting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprinting
Verb
  • What’s left acts as a protective stencil for later steps, like etching the metal or silicon.
    Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
  • The process enhances high-contrast laser etching and reduces caustic soda consumption in sulfur mercerizing.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Just start engraving the Tony statues right now.
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Thanks for giving me my tombstone engraving!
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Imprinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprinting. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on imprinting

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!