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as in impressions
a perceptible trace left by pressure
a stamp left in the mud by some prehistoric beast
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as in characteristics
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 shuffles
to move heavily or clumsily
stamping around in oversized boots
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Recent Examples of stamps
Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the month, the United States Postal Service also rolled out commemorative stamps to mark the festivities featuring a colorful three-dimensional mask depicting the face of a horse.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
His donation will mean 600 detainees will get $25 each in their accounts to buy things like stamps, hygiene products, and snacks.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Some people collect passport stamps, but my mom collects compliments at the airport.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Simply visit all four participating bookstores and collect stamps.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Cards are sweet, and stamps are, too!
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
There are dealers in coins and stamps and antiquities, and, above all, books.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
According to authorities, Bailey purchased or attempted to purchase a total of $134,297 in stamps in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts and elsewhere.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025
Arriaga’s version simultaneously pays graceful homage to Fender’s original, while, like the rest of the songs on the album, Arriaga stamps every lyric and message with his unique artistry and warm, welcoming vocal tone.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Lina sniffs, stamps her feet in the snow to make her own set of giant prints to frighten this creature.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
In the middle of 25th St, a man opens a red stanchion and ushers us toward a guard who stamps invisible ink on our wrists.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Some are migrants, carrying passport stamps or refugee status, but crossing international borders is incidental to—rather than definitive of—what invisible exile means.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the month, the United States Postal Service also rolled out commemorative stamps to mark the festivities featuring a colorful three-dimensional mask depicting the face of a horse.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
His donation will mean 600 detainees will get $25 each in their accounts to buy things like stamps, hygiene products, and snacks.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Some people collect passport stamps, but my mom collects compliments at the airport.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Simply visit all four participating bookstores and collect stamps.
—Sarah Z. Sleeper, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Cards are sweet, and stamps are, too!
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
There are dealers in coins and stamps and antiquities, and, above all, books.
—Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
According to authorities, Bailey purchased or attempted to purchase a total of $134,297 in stamps in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts and elsewhere.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Verb
Instead of carrying the chip’s features as a pattern of light, this machine literally stamps them onto the silicon.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025
Arriaga’s version simultaneously pays graceful homage to Fender’s original, while, like the rest of the songs on the album, Arriaga stamps every lyric and message with his unique artistry and warm, welcoming vocal tone.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Lina sniffs, stamps her feet in the snow to make her own set of giant prints to frighten this creature.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
In the middle of 25th St, a man opens a red stanchion and ushers us toward a guard who stamps invisible ink on our wrists.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamps
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Proving my first impressions wrong, McVey has the skills to launch breakouts and support efforts downfield.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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NBCUniversal also says that content from the episode has hit more than 101M social impressions.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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These characteristics are amplified by Fire, a flamboyant element that represents boldness, passion, and action.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2026
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Reliable characteristics in your players.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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Tristan returns home and greets James while Siegfried shuffles the woman out the window.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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That is not unique — Major League Baseball’s offseason shuffles along at a deliberate pace, just as the Dodgers historically have liked.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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As skyscrapers towered over them, their cheers, chants and stomps wove through downtown Dallas.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Idris the Valentine’s cow stomps in the footsteps of Squishmallows’ viral strawberry cow and the subsequent bestselling blueberry cow.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
30 Jan. 2026
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Carpets and Upholstery Professional carpet and upholstery cleaning is often marketed as a spring refresh, but unless your winter involved muddy paw prints or melted snow mess, spring might not be the best time for you.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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The team successfully captured 3D models and physical casts of the prints.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The brand has done that by bringing its key features—Art Deco architecture, innovative dining, a grand ballroom, the Peacock Alley lounge where guests gather at all times of the day—and infusing them with an unmistakably Japanese spirit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Many families say such features still put too great a burden on parents and teens to ensure a safe online experience and hope the trials could lead to new online safety legislation.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jaelin Kauff is easily through after her quarterfinal opponent Anastassiya Gordodko stumbles.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The expressive and excitable young girl stumbles along, while the wary grown-up remains controlled and refined — even though both are completely lost.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Friday night surprise sent plenty of talent reps at rival firms pouring over Wasserman’s imprints to look for opportunities.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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These imprints multiply extremely quickly.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Stamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamps. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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