as in etching
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 imprinting
For the minority of people who have an imprinting defect, PWS is hereditary.
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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.
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Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
There’s something funny about those things imprinting your mind.
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Glenn Whipp,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
They are created using a special 3D mold for imprinting the details.
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Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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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
See All Example Sentences for imprinting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprinting
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Evidence of this residue can be seen as water spots or etching glass surfaces, clean laundry that feels stiff and scratchy, and toilet bowl rings that trap bacteria.
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Using computer simulations, the research team found that pre-treating Molybdenum disulfide with oxygen or fluorine significantly improves control during the etching process.
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Each guest takes home a 50ml spray bottle of their creation, with optional bottle engraving available.
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Since Europeans considered literacy a crucial marker of civilization, the engraving highlights English hopes that Indigenous Americans could rapidly embrace the colonists’ culture.
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“Imprinting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprinting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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