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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
Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Since 1982, the agency has generally received no tax dollars to fund its operations, relying instead on stamp sales and other service fees.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 9 May 2025
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
The letter — dated and stamped by Mexican postal services with its delivery day, Jan. 4, 2023 — did not arrive until after his hearing.
—Jack Herrera Jack Herrera, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Noun
The stamp will officially be released on June 10 after a commemoration ceremony in Kennebunkport, Maine, where the Bush family’s summer home is located.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
Since 1982, the agency has generally received no tax dollars to fund its operations, relying instead on stamp sales and other service fees.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 9 May 2025
Verb
The coins are stamped with dates ranging from 1808 to 1915.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 May 2025
The letter — dated and stamped by Mexican postal services with its delivery day, Jan. 4, 2023 — did not arrive until after his hearing.
—Jack Herrera Jack Herrera, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamp
Noun
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Okonkwo made a huge impression in north Wales and his move was made permanent last summer on a free transfer.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Over time, these impressions can harden into a narrative where your partner is cast as the villain, even if the situation was more nuanced in reality.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The stylish design comes in four color options to fit nearly any space, while the 360-degree swivel feature allows for quiet, seamless movement.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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The collection of tees, tanks, sweatshirts, underwear, jockstraps and more feature illustrations of cruising scenes featuring sailors, cops, construction workers and leather bars, as well as images from Tom of Finland Foundation events.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The team then trained three seals–Nick, Luca, and Miro–to shuffle into place in front of a large screen and showed them the simulations.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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When one of the figures is placed at the top of a ramp, the force of gravity causes the toy to walk down to the bottom by shuffling its legs back and forth.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 May 2025
Verb
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In a world where we’re constantly reminded that physical media is dead — that the future is just algorithms stomping our faces, forever — the fact that the Criterion Closet has gone viral suggests that all is not lost.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2025
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No one could agree on whether the brawl of as many as nine young men was limited to fists or if its participants were also kicking and stomping.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Alex Caruso was one of the last to reach the floor for Oklahoma City, but again made a large imprint, guarding multiple positions and making all three of his 3s.—
Anthony Slater,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Image 1: Excerpted from the book Dykes to Watch Out For, provided courtesy of Mariner Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
Noun
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North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
Verb
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No one stumbled into creating a billion dollar company, gingerly broke a world record, or cautiously planned and lived their peak life.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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And then there are those, like Mia, who stumble on their birth families inadvertently.—
Barbara Demick,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Teams hike across waterways, tramp under overpasses and scour parks for signs of tents.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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In the right of the picture, a platoon of soldiers, heavily armed and preceded by a pair of gun carriages, tramp through a defile.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Stamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamp. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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