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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
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Her return gives the Sky a notable stamp of confidence from a former player, reflecting the team’s efforts to improve their standing in the league through key investments such as a new training facility.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Be careful to check if USPS staff is stamping mail after hours, otherwise, any postage dropped in the evening will be stamped April 16.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The couple divorced in 2016 and both parties have seemingly removed the stamps.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 12 Apr. 2026
Her return gives the Sky a notable stamp of confidence from a former player, reflecting the team’s efforts to improve their standing in the league through key investments such as a new training facility.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
Still, what makes this tour so incredibly memorable is that the political rhetoric — which was very much stamped with a seal of approval by the crowd in San Francisco — is accompanied by some of the most life-affirming and powerful rock ‘n’ roll ever created.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Be careful to check if USPS staff is stamping mail after hours, otherwise, any postage dropped in the evening will be stamped April 16.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamp
Noun
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Sadiq ended up going 16th to the New York Jets, but my impression is the Panthers would have taken Freeling over him anyway.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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After all, your garage door is one of your home's opportunities to make a first impression.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, Annecy’s official selection, which is dedicated to new releases, includes no fewer than 44 feature films this year, with 14 French films and 26 countries represented in the selection.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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With Estévez out, the Royals had to shuffle the bullpen.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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Of course, no rotation shuffling is imminent with Rodón expected to make at least three rehab starts and Cole moving at a slower pace following Tommy John surgery.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dedicating that much shelf space to the New York Yankees, as your organization gets stomped into the ground by them, at home?—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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New surveillance video from inside a Brooklyn liquor store shows another angle of the rough mistaken identity arrest that ignited a firestorm of criticism, offering a different angle as one of the detectives appears to stomp the prone suspect.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In Old Goa the Museum of Christian Art, in the 17th-century Convent of Santa Monica, illustrates the imprint of Indian artisanship on the holy objects and textiles found in the region's early churches.—
Karina Acharya,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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Used with permission of Voracious, an imprint of Little, Brown and Company.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Researchers evaluated and recorded the same 28 characteristics for each species based on preexisting data from universities and government agencies, Nunez-Mir said.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Although the gravity of a black hole is intense—that’s its defining characteristic—the force drops off rapidly with distance.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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During a routine survey in preparation for a housing development in Winsch, local authorities stumbled upon the former Roman camp in August 2025.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Clemson also stumbled to a 7-6 mark, a year after registering a 10-4 record in 2024.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 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 29 Apr. 2026.
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