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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
virtually without exception Van Gogh's portraits bear the stamp of genius
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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
stamping around in oversized boots
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Recent Examples of stamp
Selome Hailu, Variety, 10 June 2026
The American Icons stamps are issued in panes of 13 and the Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current first-class mail cost.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
After weeks of stamping an identity of defensive toughness, the Sky are hemorrhaging losses as a result of defensive collapses.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Noun
Somebody got to lick those stamps.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 10 June 2026
The American Icons stamps are issued in panes of 13 and the Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current first-class mail cost.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Verb
To start with, thin strips of bronze were stamped and milled to create a pattern that evokes the parallel grooves of a vinyl record.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026
After weeks of stamping an identity of defensive toughness, the Sky are hemorrhaging losses as a result of defensive collapses.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamp
Noun
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This is for Tyler Kolek’s best Jalen Brunson impression; for the Spurs intel provided by Jeremy Sochan.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Roach also shared his impressions of Anthony following the trial.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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For families While this is not a property that leads as family friendly, there are some key features of Equinox Hotel that make the property a nice option for families.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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In 1919, the Scotts Bluff National Monument was established by presidential proclamation, preserving more than 3,000 acres of land deemed important for both its geological features and human history.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Verb
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After starting at right tackle, Lomu flipped to the left side as Will Campbell’s top backup when the Patriots shuffled their O-line personnel with Maye still on the field.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The state's unique open primary — in which the top two contenders advance to the general election regardless of their party affiliation — was plagued by Democratic in-fighting and scandal that repeatedly shuffled the frontrunners.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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On Monday night, a 39-year-old man wearing a Spurs jersey was stomped and punched after Game 3 while walking down West 47th Street, about 15 blocks from the arena.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Suddenly, the trees part and a Tyrannosaurus rex stomps into view.—
RJ Mackenzie,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
Noun
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That’s when competition will heat up for roster spots, as first-year coach John Harbaugh puts his imprint on the roster.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Used with permission of Voracious, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Next, a key characteristic of suburbs is that residents travel to the central city for work.—
Gretchen Kalwinski,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Louise Cottar believes this cultural connection is one of the defining characteristics of the camp.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The Grimm Brothers fairy tale follows a pair of famished siblings who get lost in the woods and entrapped by a child-eating witch, after stumbling upon her cottage made of candy.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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The memorial effort dragged for years as the private onePulse Foundation, originally tasked to create it, stumbled and then collapsed amid excessive ambition that produced a plan for a $100 million memorial and museum the group had no ability to fund.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The pair’s snow boots tramped the nearly week-old Kansas City snow, two candles clutched in their small hands.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2026
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Imagine The Goonies with a half dozen adults tramping through the caves.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Stamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamp. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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