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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
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Customers will be able to purchase stamps starting June 9, in person at most Post Office locations nationwide, online or by phone at 844-737-7826.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The new Barbie stamps are expected to be released on July 11 at the 2026 National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Austin, Texas, according to the USPS.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Other clues may include signatures, stamps, original tags, and hallmarks, the official marks used on gold and silver to verify purity.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Hunting licenses and resident game bird conservation stamps are required for turkey hunting, officials said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Monica Garske, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Conscious qualities, such as our emotional tone, complexity of thought, or attentional focus, could each meaningfully constrain how the mind stamps its presence on the brain’s dynamic landscape.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
Its rituals are observed in the ring each time a rikishi throws salt on the ground or stamps his feet, traditions intended to drive away evil spirits.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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
Isango, a 300-pound adult male, takes a long pee and then stamps his feet hard, a series of thunderous whumps to the soil.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2023
Noun
The United States Postal Service has tapped him to curate a set of commemorative stamps in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
Customers will be able to purchase stamps starting June 9, in person at most Post Office locations nationwide, online or by phone at 844-737-7826.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The new Barbie stamps are expected to be released on July 11 at the 2026 National Barbie Doll Collectors Convention in Austin, Texas, according to the USPS.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Other clues may include signatures, stamps, original tags, and hallmarks, the official marks used on gold and silver to verify purity.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Hunting licenses and resident game bird conservation stamps are required for turkey hunting, officials said.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.
—Monica Garske, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Conscious qualities, such as our emotional tone, complexity of thought, or attentional focus, could each meaningfully constrain how the mind stamps its presence on the brain’s dynamic landscape.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
Its rituals are observed in the ring each time a rikishi throws salt on the ground or stamps his feet, traditions intended to drive away evil spirits.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
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
Isango, a 300-pound adult male, takes a long pee and then stamps his feet hard, a series of thunderous whumps to the soil.
—Noo Saro-Wiwa, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamps
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Executives at Nielsen don’t see TV ratings going away, however, because impressions remain an apples-to-apples way of comparing one TV or streaming program to another.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
9 May 2026
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What buyers notice in the first 30 seconds First impressions create emotional momentum, and emotional momentum drives value.—
Zakkiyyah Terrell White,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Among the more unusual succulents Kent has are crested plants — mutations of plants that give them unusual shapes and other characteristics.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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That realization has led some investors to examine assets with different characteristics.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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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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In the closing moments, Godzilla stomps his way to the Statue of Liberty, setting his sights on New York City.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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Ellie stomps back to the crew mess to whine about it to Jenna and Ben.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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Animal prints continue to dominate in both fashion and home decor trends, and now, Lola Blankets is bringing the look into the cozy space.—
Casey DelBasso,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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Her fiancé Kelce, meanwhile, kept things cool and casual in a gray Louis Vuitton suit that featured a subtle all-over logo and plaid prints.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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For example, the power output of the laser is not publicly disclosed, as well as other key features like its cooling setup, battery capacity, etc.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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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.—
Rebecca Cope,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
Verb
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As Laugier’s story continues, the man wanders through a forest, stumbles upon fallen branches, and has an epiphany.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Expecting dull days and strict rules, the boy instead stumbles into a world of delightful chaos and imagination – where outrageous stories are spun, and a world of wonder, memory and mischief unfolds.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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By the turn of the millennium, shelves were sagging beneath Bridget and Carrie’s daughters, with entire imprints devoted to churning out more.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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Her only callout is that imprints from paw prints, chairs, and table legs set pretty deeply on this rug.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Stamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamps. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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