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as in trails
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 impressions
a perceptible trace left by pressure
an imprint of a dinosaur's foot embedded in the limestone
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as in engraves
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 imprints
Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
In Aidarov’s spiral, bodily imprints from hundreds of thousands of migrant workers layer upon one another, the faint depressions of exhausted sleep compressed into a monument that cannot move.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The Friday night surprise sent plenty of talent reps at rival firms pouring over Wasserman’s imprints to look for opportunities.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
These imprints multiply extremely quickly.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
The jersey features imprints of Benjamin Franklin, the Constitution, the Liberty Bell, the Declaration of Independence and John Hancock’s signature.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
As the day lengthens, and between moves, a little grease imprints each of my pieces—the residue of crackly griot, pikliz, and tostones.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
And all had imprints stating they were manufactured in the US.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
From acts like Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Isley Brothers to Boyz II Men and Brandy, Motown stands as one of the greatest music imprints ever.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
One paddle literally imprints a word onto your skin.
—Alysia Reiner, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
Bruises on her neck were consistent with muzzle imprints.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
In Aidarov’s spiral, bodily imprints from hundreds of thousands of migrant workers layer upon one another, the faint depressions of exhausted sleep compressed into a monument that cannot move.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
The Friday night surprise sent plenty of talent reps at rival firms pouring over Wasserman’s imprints to look for opportunities.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
These imprints multiply extremely quickly.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Feb. 2026
The jersey features imprints of Benjamin Franklin, the Constitution, the Liberty Bell, the Declaration of Independence and John Hancock’s signature.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
As the day lengthens, and between moves, a little grease imprints each of my pieces—the residue of crackly griot, pikliz, and tostones.
—Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026
And all had imprints stating they were manufactured in the US.
—Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
From acts like Smokey Robinson, The Temptations, and The Isley Brothers to Boyz II Men and Brandy, Motown stands as one of the greatest music imprints ever.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
And the custardy texture somehow imprints a more pronounced, wholly pleasant sourness.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
One paddle literally imprints a word onto your skin.
—Alysia Reiner, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprints
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Saratoga Spa State Park offers wooded trails and performance venues, such as the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, while the nearby Adirondack foothills offer easy access to hiking and lake country.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Take a hike Head out to a mountain or grassland and follow the trails to see native plants in bloom now.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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The series is the perfect receptacle to hold all of Ullman's characters, impressions, and ruminations on British life.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
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Final impressions The 2026 Mazda CX-30 will not overwhelm you with brute force.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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The company also engraves the names of the two teams, the final score, the location of the game and its date on the trophy base.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
6 Feb. 2026
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Every watch represents almost a full year of work, and the watchmaker engraves his signature on a gold plaque inside the movement after final testing.—
Thor Svaboe,
Robb Report,
24 Nov. 2025
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Drops of blood and footprints led from the scene to a Buick car hidden under a tree, prosecutors wrote in a charging document.—
Daniel Wu,
Washington Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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Leave only footprints during sakura season.—
Alexandra Gillespie,
Outside,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hang it on the front door for a welcoming touch, lay it flat as a centerpiece with pillar or clustered candles in the center, or incorporate it into a gallery wall among framed photos and prints.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Large Graphic Prints In the 1950s and '60s, bold, patterned carpets—geometric designs, florals, and abstract prints—were all the rage.—
Marisa Suzanne Martin,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The adaptation retains traces of its literary roots—there are multiple nods to Nabokov, including a bakery named after Charlotte Haze, Lolita’s mother—but its bookishness is mostly window dressing.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors said the evidence presented in the murder case included video, traces of DNA from a cellphone dropped by the gunman that matched Brasser and ballistics matching a gun found in Brasser’s mother’s home.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The panoramic production from Richie Souf, the veteran architect behind some of the most uncanny tracks in Future’s catalog, provides the necessary curveballs for this synthesis of styles to truly land.—
Serge Selenou,
Pitchfork,
3 Mar. 2026
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An organized effort formed to stop it in its tracks.—
Jason Haber,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Imprints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprints. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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