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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
Finch Walker, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Her interactive digital work allows viewers to manipulate approval stamps and immigration imagery before receiving either acceptance or rejection on screen.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Inside, customers collect passport stamps, browse racks of worn leather and faded denim and line up for limited-edition tote bags tied to the second annual Vintage Store Day.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Some people collect passport stamps, but my mom collects compliments at the airport.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Stock the table with blank sheets of paper and envelopes to write on and decorate with colorful pens, stickers, stamps, and stencils.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
In the end, Turn (W)here became largely a book of experimental and lyric essays, some framed as archival documents, passport stamps, and definitions.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Suave said the detention facility can provide envelopes and stamps at no cost in order to mail documents to the court.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 14 May 2026
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
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
It will be issued as Forever stamps in a pane of 20.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Her interactive digital work allows viewers to manipulate approval stamps and immigration imagery before receiving either acceptance or rejection on screen.
—Olga Garcia-Mayoral, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
Inside, customers collect passport stamps, browse racks of worn leather and faded denim and line up for limited-edition tote bags tied to the second annual Vintage Store Day.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
Some people collect passport stamps, but my mom collects compliments at the airport.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Stock the table with blank sheets of paper and envelopes to write on and decorate with colorful pens, stickers, stamps, and stencils.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
In the end, Turn (W)here became largely a book of experimental and lyric essays, some framed as archival documents, passport stamps, and definitions.
—Literary Hub, 15 May 2026
Suave said the detention facility can provide envelopes and stamps at no cost in order to mail documents to the court.
—Dave Boucher, Freep.com, 14 May 2026
Verb
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
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
Noun
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Known for his enthusiastic impressions and warm camaraderie with Andy, Goober quickly became a fan favorite.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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After the third day of OTAs wrapped up, safety Talanoa Hufanga gave his initial impressions of Waddle.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
Noun
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That creative industry may ultimately become one of LA28's defining characteristics.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Garbett adds other characteristics too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 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
Verb
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Set in the evening, the scene broods as an unknown figure, only identifiable by his terrible Lego haircut and furry boots, stomps toward the Stallion Saloon.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
3 June 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
Noun
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Reservations are handled by phone, penciled into grids that Boyd prints each month.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Skorts and dresses are designed for everything under the sun with prints and solids to mix and match for versatility.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Her face is blank like an unfinished canvas—a pale green surface empty of features.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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That's evident in aerodynamic features like the front side spoilers, five-position adjustable rear wing, hood duct, and fender ducts.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 06,
New Atlas,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The first robot stumbles on aluminum debris, its wheels furiously trying to get traction and move around the obstacle.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Roher and co-writer Robert Ramsay craft a classically structured screenplay about a talented piano tuner who stumbles into a life of crime, upon which Roher, editor Greg O’Bryant, and composer Will Bates embroider jazzy rhythms and inflections, inspired by the musical world our characters inhabit.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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In the tale, an old, giant rhea ran so powerfully its steps left imprints in the sky, creating the constellation Choiols — known in the West as the Southern Cross.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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The others all had much more time to put their imprints on the team.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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