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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
Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
Recovered evidence includes a bolt-action rifle and forensic impressions lifted from the rooftop, including palm and forearm imprints and footwear marks.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
As part of the probe, investigators analyzed imprints of a forearm, a palm and a shoe.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said investigators found palm impressions, smudges and a shoe imprints of the suspect and are hoping to collect to some DNA evidence.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Investigators went into the woods and recovered the rifle, which is believed to have been used in the shooting, as well as a footwear impression, a palm print and forearm imprints believed to belong to the suspect.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
In addition to recovering a rifle, investigators have shoe print impressions, palm prints, and forearm imprints for forensic analysis, says Robert Bohls, FBI Special Agent in Charge for the Salt Lake City field office.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Investigators have also collected footwear impression, a palm print and forearm imprints for analysis.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Since arriving on campus, Flowers’ imprints on the program are undeniable.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
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Popular imprints such as Berkley and Dell already publish plenty of romance novels.
—Rebecca Ackermann, The Atlantic, 5 Oct. 2025
Recovered evidence includes a bolt-action rifle and forensic impressions lifted from the rooftop, including palm and forearm imprints and footwear marks.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
As part of the probe, investigators analyzed imprints of a forearm, a palm and a shoe.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said investigators found palm impressions, smudges and a shoe imprints of the suspect and are hoping to collect to some DNA evidence.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Investigators went into the woods and recovered the rifle, which is believed to have been used in the shooting, as well as a footwear impression, a palm print and forearm imprints believed to belong to the suspect.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
In addition to recovering a rifle, investigators have shoe print impressions, palm prints, and forearm imprints for forensic analysis, says Robert Bohls, FBI Special Agent in Charge for the Salt Lake City field office.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Investigators have also collected footwear impression, a palm print and forearm imprints for analysis.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Since arriving on campus, Flowers’ imprints on the program are undeniable.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprints
Noun
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According to a National Park Service contingency plan, roadways and trails that are accessible for 24 hours a day can remain open, but facilities and areas that would be locked or secured during nonbusiness hours must be closed for the duration of the shutdown.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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The hotel's complimentary guest transportation service offers drop-off at nearby hiking trails and attractions.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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First, tell us your honest impressions of the album.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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According to Cafer, Evie content has so far created more than 30 billion impressions across social platforms, and there is plenty more rollout to come in 2026.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Nothing engraves glass as uniformly and perfectly as UV lasers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
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The state is not stopping there; its legislature has introduced other laws that would hold companies accountable for their emissions and toxic chemical footprints.—
SJ STAFF,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Oct. 2025
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Parrott said no trace has been found of Lamont, including footprints, a hat or clothing.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fortune has tracked how cumulative inflation, not just the monthly prints, weighs on families.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Click here to see these and more and to purchase high-quality prints or a keepsake photos on mugs, buttons, greeting cards and more.—
Laura A. Oda,
Mercury News,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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 post urges individuals to mask up, coordinate with others, and take steps to avoid identification – including cleaning laser pointers with alcohol, wearing gloves, and removing potential DNA traces before disposal.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Nix has pieced together two strong passing efforts to shed early traces of a sophomore slump.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The CDs each had the album’s 12 songs, plus two unique bonus tracks (acoustic/alternative versions of songs on the album).—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
10 Oct. 2025
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Showing Up’s potentially myopic perspective contrasts significantly from Reichardt’s Night Moves, a film about radical white environmental activists whose designs of blowing up a dam backfires, causing their inept leader Josh (Jesse Eisenberg) to erratically cover his tracks.—
Robert Daniels,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Imprints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprints. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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