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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
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
Born in Pasadena and raised in Altadena, Butler carried the imprints of California into her fiction.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
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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
Born in Pasadena and raised in Altadena, Butler carried the imprints of California into her fiction.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprints
Noun
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The resort includes a beach, a marina, a park, and trails, with both lakefront and courtyard bungalows.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many came with matching tulle capes, some shrunken to cover just the arms, shoulders and neckline, others with billowing side trails.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The cuts were similarly surprising, yes, but the impressions left by each player could not be more different.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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His knack for ventriloquism combined with his spot-on singing impressions wowed viewers, resulting in Fator earning the grand prize.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nothing engraves glass as uniformly and perfectly as UV lasers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Now, in addition to poring over manifestos and digital footprints, investigators are using these messages found on ammunition and firearms as clues for intention, as illustrated in the Dallas ICE facility incident when investigators were piecing together a possible motive for the attack.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Also, a search at the scene turned up yellow markings, possibly footprints, in the alley.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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That will allow the TBI to expand forensic biology testing, house between 10 and 23 additional positions, and expand the latent prints unit.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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Known for surrealistic designs and sculptural shapes, Harri transformed mostly wide-leg jeans into optical illusions with through prints and gradients.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Sep. 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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Notably, no traces of the bacteria were found in the building's cooling and heating systems.—
Jackie Charniga,
Freep.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Another example is cutting-edge uses of environmental DNA, where scientists test water samples for traces of invasive organisms.—
Pam Marrone,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Spearheading a new wave of Reparto music stars, the Cuban artist born Dasiel Mustelier Oruña delivers 13 tracks that go beyond his signature and progressive Reparto sound.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unexpected sea ice can damage ships or stop them in their tracks, forcing them to re-route or turn back.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Imprints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprints. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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