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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
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 $134,297 in stamps in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts and elsewhere.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Fans can also customize their Cash App Card with exclusive stamps designed by A$AP Rocky to create a unique card design just in time for the concert.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
AnimeJapan will also host 10 food stalls and a food truck, along with a Digital Stamp Rally where fans can visit standees of their favorite character sto collect stamps and take photos.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
She could be seen restocking the station in one clip, adding white and colored paper, stickers, envelopes, a Polaroid camera and stamps.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Historically, plant mucilage was used as a natural hair gel, and as an adhesive for paper stamps and labels.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Twenty-two million Muhammad Ali stamps will be printed, the agency told USA TODAY.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 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
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 $134,297 in stamps in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, Massachusetts and elsewhere.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Jan. 2026
Fans can also customize their Cash App Card with exclusive stamps designed by A$AP Rocky to create a unique card design just in time for the concert.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Jan. 2026
AnimeJapan will also host 10 food stalls and a food truck, along with a Digital Stamp Rally where fans can visit standees of their favorite character sto collect stamps and take photos.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 20 Jan. 2026
She could be seen restocking the station in one clip, adding white and colored paper, stickers, envelopes, a Polaroid camera and stamps.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026
Historically, plant mucilage was used as a natural hair gel, and as an adhesive for paper stamps and labels.
—Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 14 Jan. 2026
Twenty-two million Muhammad Ali stamps will be printed, the agency told USA TODAY.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 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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But even that can be strategic, as in-person impressions that can completely alter the game are made.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Jan. 2026
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In other words, the new-look Nielsen has helped recapture a sufficient volume of impressions that 27 of the broadcasts that made the cut two years ago wouldn’t have been eligible for inclusion in today’s ranking.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Those characteristics were likely part of Hamid’s makeup early on.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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What survivors have in common Those who survive the first two years and eventually thrive tend to share a few characteristics.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 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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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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Oscar-winning composer Daniel Blumberg was tasked with layering in claps, stomps and screams.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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The room beams casual charm — plants, light woods, abstract prints on the wall to add color, a communal table and a toddler-size rocking chair among a couple Eames-style loungers — and couldn’t hold many more people.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Elgin’s deal with Dowdle calls for the production of eight 32-inch-by-40-inch limited edition canvas prints; 2,000 special edition, 500-piece puzzles; and an 8-foot-by-10-foot interactive, legacy wall puzzle, according to city documents.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
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Downstairs, the lobby’s Thirsty Camel bar—with its daily live music and backdrop of glass overlooking the resort and surrounding scenery, plus a patio dotted with fire features—becomes a prime people-watching spot just about every night of the week.—
Lizbeth Scordo,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Their outdoor exhibit includes land and water features, as well as hutches for shelter, nesting and breeding, according to the aquarium’s website.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Ennin gets up and stumbles down the block before collapsing next to a building.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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There’s a fine line between righteousness and self-satisfaction, and the second season, which premieres on HBO Max on January 8, frequently stumbles into the latter territory.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
6 Jan. 2026
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Collections came from 72 different publishers or imprints, and cover a gamut of styles and sensibilities.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Her feet were red and bruised, her face and neck were scratched and bruises that appeared to be finger imprints were visible on her neck, the affidavit says.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Stamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamps. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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