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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
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
The government unleashed special quarters, stamps and license plates.
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ABC News,
13 June 2026
Visitors can collect stamps from participating restaurants across the city while exploring different neighborhoods and businesses.
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J.m. Banks
june 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Somebody got to lick those stamps.
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Selome Hailu,
Variety,
10 June 2026
The American Icons stamps are issued in panes of 13 and the Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current first-class mail cost.
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Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Taiwan issued several stamps in the early 1970s to celebrate the country’s string of Little League World Series championships.
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Tom Reinsfelder,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
However, checking for the right markings and stamps can lead to valuable finds.
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Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
And remember, that’s not seven individual hunks of metal or stamps in the sheet metal; those numbers are far greater.
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Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Where to buy Mister Rogers stamps The Mister Rogers Stamps will be available for purchase at any post office nationwide and on The Postal Store online.
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Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hazlitt,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
In 1969, the United Arab Emirates — then known as the Trucial States — produced a series of stamps, aimed primarily at global collectors, of iconic artists, musicians and athletes, including six Major League Baseball Hall of Famers.
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Tom Reinsfelder,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
The government unleashed special quarters, stamps and license plates.
—
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Visitors can collect stamps from participating restaurants across the city while exploring different neighborhoods and businesses.
—
J.m. Banks
june 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Somebody got to lick those stamps.
—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
10 June 2026
The American Icons stamps are issued in panes of 13 and the Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current first-class mail cost.
—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
Taiwan issued several stamps in the early 1970s to celebrate the country’s string of Little League World Series championships.
—
Tom Reinsfelder,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
However, checking for the right markings and stamps can lead to valuable finds.
—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
6 June 2026
And remember, that’s not seven individual hunks of metal or stamps in the sheet metal; those numbers are far greater.
—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
Verb
The company that stamps its name on a custom chip and the company that captures the durable profit from it are rarely the same.
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Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Where to buy Mister Rogers stamps The Mister Rogers Stamps will be available for purchase at any post office nationwide and on The Postal Store online.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamps
Noun
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The Sun, planet of self-expression, enters your sign, energizing your 1st House of Identity with vitality that boosts your confidence and creates a glow in first impressions.
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This is where customers formed their impressions.
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Lime Kiln Theater combines all three of those characteristics, offering an annual summer lineup of live performances at its legendary outdoor venue (an old limestone quarry and kiln).
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Continuous review President reviews, according to CSU policy, allow the CSU board of trustees to understand the unique characteristics of each campus, assess their leadership and further the school’s progress.
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At the sound of morning prayers, an older Clarissa awakens from this dream and shuffles out to her lawn, where the leafy bush has been replaced with the industrial skyline of Lagos.
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Tristan returns home and greets James while Siegfried shuffles the woman out the window.
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If anything, the dichotomy between the pop star who prances around Versailles in a sheer nightie and the pop star who stomps onstage in knee-high combat boots feels completely authentic and intentional.
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Suddenly, the trees part and a Tyrannosaurus rex stomps into view.
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The design is made up of classic patterns and prints, including diamond shapes, medallions, abstract geometric motifs, and vertical columns to give it a structured look.
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Some cards are original, one-of-a-kind artworks and others are limited-edition prints.
Noun
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Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
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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.
Verb
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After a rocky start, Joey stumbles on some talents and goes to great lengths to impress Leonard in his audition for a play.
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The first robot stumbles on aluminum debris, its wheels furiously trying to get traction and move around the obstacle.
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This mattress is also durable—Dragan noticed that any body imprints pop back quickly, and is hopeful this will hold up for some time.
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The Davis era at Sony moved into eclipse in October 2011, when new chairman-CEO Doug Morris, folded the Arista and J imprints and assigned their artists to flagship label RCA Records.
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