Synonyms of imprinting

imprinting

verb

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

• etching
• engraving
• branding
• impressing
• ingraining
• infixing
• implanting
• inculcating
• imbuing
• instilling
• infusing
• stamping
• setting
• fixing
• enrooting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• erasing
• obliterating
• expunging
• blotting out

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imprinting

For the minority of people who have an imprinting defect, PWS is hereditary. — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 15 Apr. 2026

Fort Worth Zoo To prevent the chick from imprinting on humans, zookeepers used reflective shields, protective clothing and even an adult eagle puppet during feedings to mimic natural conditions and reinforce species-specific behaviors. — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026

There’s something funny about those things imprinting your mind. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026

They are created using a special 3D mold for imprinting the details. — Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025