STAMPS Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

stamps 1 of 2

noun

plural of stamp

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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stamps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of stamp

as in shuffles

to move heavily or clumsily stamping around in oversized boots

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as in stomps

to tread on heavily so as to crush or injure stamped the grass down in a circle

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Recent Examples of stamps

Noun

In 1970, her photograph of a bowl of maraschino cherries appeared on the cover of his first solo album (the same photo is among the images featured on the new stamps). — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 24 Aug. 2026 Paintings, artwork, sculptures, stamps, statuary, other collector’s pieces (such as pieces of archaeology), as well as antiques older than 100 years but not over 250 years old are listed, as are suitcases, trunks, vanities and other types of bags. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Annotation tools support highlighting, notes, stamps, and freehand markups. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 Kindergarten teacher Kat Golando of Keystone School in San Antonio recommends labeling everything—from lunch boxes to sweaters—with name stickers or stamps. — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026 More than 30 independent bookstores across North Texas are inviting readers to explore their shelves, collect passport stamps, and discover the communities that make each shop unique. — Cbs News Texas Staff, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 The country also maintains electronic immigration records and has eliminated passport stamps. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 12 Aug. 2026 To identify the pieces, look for hallmarks such as 925 and 800, along with stamps including STERLING or the lion passant. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Aug. 2026 Louvet highlighted Ralph Lauren’s collaboration with the US Postal Service (USPS) on a series of commemorative stamps celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, as well as its global A Sporting Life campaign, among successful engagement drivers. — Ella Graveney, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

For generations, athletes have been treated as if motherhood stamps their athletic identities with an expiration date. — Lynda Lin Grigsby, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 The Council's 20% test widens that gap and stamps it as compliant. — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 4 July 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamps

Noun

On-the-bubble players still have time to make lasting impressions.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026
Then, there are players who have very limited time to make their impressions on the coaching staff.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of impressions

Noun

Its license plate readers capture plate numbers along with vehicle characteristics such as make, model and color, and some Flock systems can identify distinguishing features such as bumper stickers or aftermarket modifications.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
El Niño and La Niña are different phases of the same system—the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), a large-scale climate pattern whose oceanic and atmospheric characteristics occur in and above the east-central Pacific Ocean.

— John P. Rafferty, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of characteristics

Verb

In the clip, Dawkins shuffles out onto the field with no shirt, a pair of Crocs and a clear plastic bag ready to get the ol' inside-out treatment.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
An exhibition game also shuffles the storylines — some players emerge, others might fade.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of shuffles

Verb

Achord bounces on his toes like an impatient little kid watching his guys work, stomps his right foot on the ground and vaults his right arm forward to demonstrate how someone should return a kick.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
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.

— Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026

Definition of stomps

Noun

Since then, prints of Sambizanga and Maldoror’s many later works have been some of the most in-demand properties on the repertory scene, with retrospectives at various institutions from MoMA to Museo Reina Sofía in Madrid.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
Contay has spent nearly a decade at the Whitney, joining in 2017 as curator of drawings and prints.

— Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of prints

Verb

In the movie, the two actors first cross paths when Ledger’s character stumbles upon Bettany, who is fully naked, strolling through the streets after losing his clothes and money from gambling.

— Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 22 Aug. 2026
Shortly after, a young man stumbles towards Pat from the direction of the pub, rubbing his eyes in disbelief.

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026