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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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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
Coleman said the 12 million stamps have been printed and once they are gone, they are gone. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026 Still, the recount commission threw out ballots for lacking signatures or stamps from the county clerk. — Cate Charron, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
There’s a citizens stamp advisory committee that’s selected by the postmaster general, and it’s made up of historians and scholars and history buffs. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 Sep. 2026 Liev hangs back as his wife, Taylor, tosses a handful of worms inside to Grandma, Sizzurp, Fern, Pico, and Miu Miu—a clucking brood whose eggs are packed into custom cartons stamped Hazel’s Hens, named for the couple’s toddler daughter, Hazel Bee. — Ingrid Abramovitch, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 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
  • But while Jumbo’s has garnered a mythology as a magnet for filmmakers, writers and musicians who collect impressions, the dive’s dancers have shifted from being the subject to the artists.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • To watch 2026 college football means receiving the impression that all of sports and politics are united in favor of a perfect bill, and none of that is the case.
    — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of impression
Noun
  • Duarte’s writing features detailed prose and a moving storyline, encompassing grief, healing, and the losses borne by a Latinx family in the name of American patriotism.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Another endearing dining feature at the property is its honesty pantry containing drinks and snacks to go and a coffee station for early risers—guests can feel free to pad about any time of day or night.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of feature
Verb
  • The space suddenly swells with agents, assistants, clients and others shuffling through for lunch.
    — Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Others, for certain, are incubated by gridiron versions of cheer moms, who shuffle their sons around in search of stardom.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of shuffle
Verb
  • The Bulldogs visit Arkansas, which just got stomped by Utah, to open SEC play Saturday.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The clip then pans to a warm fire, and someone, presumably Meghan, stomping in rain boots in the mud.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of stomp
Noun
  • All That Is Left of Life by Roberta Recchia, translated by Antonella Lettieri, is available from Scribner, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The plates feature debased imprints of the same signature shapes, creating a dialogue with the glasses.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of imprint
Noun
  • This characteristic can provide significant resistance to scratching and wear in demanding environments.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026
  • His mentality, weathered by his upbringing, is perhaps his most defining characteristic.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of characteristic
Verb
  • The Broncos stumbled out of the blocks to a 17-3 deficit against Memphis last week, and the same happened on Saturday against South Dakota.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The Bears, however, stumbled out of the gate, losing four straight before winning Friday night.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 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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“Stamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamp. Accessed 22 Sep. 2026.

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