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noun

Definition of stampnext
1
as in impression
a perceptible trace left by pressure a stamp left in the mud by some prehistoric beast

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2
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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stamp

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verb

ˈstamp How to pronounce stamp (audio)
1
as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily stamping around in oversized boots

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2
as in to stomp
to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure stamped the grass down in a circle

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Recent Examples of stamp
Noun
Padgett, meanwhile, allegedly packaged and mailed the counterfeit stamps from multiple locations, including two post offices in Alabama. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 24 July 2026 Participants earn passport stamps for every $10 purchase, unlocking prizes and a shot at a $325 gift card. — Julius Miller, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Verb
The Colts stamped Jones as the face of their franchise by rewarding him this offseason with a two-year, $88 million contract that included $50 million guaranteed at signing. — James Boyd, New York Times, 23 July 2026 China’s policy of issuing stapled visas—a type of visa that is stapled to a passport and not directly stamped—to some residents of the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh was protested by the Indian government. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stamp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamp
  1. impression
  2. feature
  3. shuffle
  4. stomp
  5. imprint
  6. characteristic
  7. stumble
  8. tramp
Noun
  • The cumulative impression of Alice that the book leaves is of someone moving serenely through life, meeting fond blessings and awful curses both with the same calm equanimity.
    — Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The early impressions of Downs were encapsulated in one moment during the team’s first training camp practice on Wednesday.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of impression
Noun
  • The suede and mesh sneakers feature memory foam padding and anti-slip outsoles for a comfortable and supportive fit.
    — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The movie, a harrowing account of one family’s separation during the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, earned Watts an Oscar nomination for best actress and marked Holland’s acting debut in a live-action feature film.
    — Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of feature
Verb
  • The results indicated continued progress in CVS' broader turnaround plan, which has involved cutting $2 billion in costs, closing underperforming stores, shuffling leadership and reducing costs within Medicare Advantage plans.
    — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Few heads turn despite her tall, unmistakable frame shuffling across the floor.
    — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of shuffle
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  • There's almost a ballad essence to it, even though it's got that stomping kick to it.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • That was broken up by Owens, who stomped Gunther and then caught him with a big clothesline.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of stomp
Noun
  • And what is perhaps most frightening, in those despondent moments that inevitably follow the exhilarating rush, is the realization that this enveloping abyss retains the imprint of our actions.
    — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Published by Penguin Press, an imprint of Penguin Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of imprint
Noun
  • The analyst believes Celanese has characteristics suitable for long-term investment strategies despite its high leverage.
    — Assiatou Hann, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2026
  • That response suggests the market for higher-end paddles is expanding as players become more knowledgeable about materials, durability and playing characteristics.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Verb
  • Pochettino was hired in 2024 to right the ship after the men's team stumbled in a crucial tournament in the run-up to this summer's World Cup.
    — Becky Sullivan, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Facebook stumbled out of the gate and trended lower for months before bottoming at less than half its IPO price.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of stumble
Verb
  • Days or weeks passed, but then the dog barked, the mail carrier tramped onto the porch, the mailbox clattered.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
  • 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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