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

2 of 2

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

Prince Michael and his sons, Prince James and Prince Liam, now sell souvenirs online, including stamps, hoodies, flags — even personalized Sealand email addresses. — Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 12 July 2026 No matter when they were purchased, the stamps would always be good for sending mail. — Mike Snider, USA Today, 11 July 2026 That fact perhaps acted as a form of cover for getting all five on the Panthers’ back-to-back Cup stamps in 2024 and 2025. — Sean Gentille, New York Times, 10 July 2026 The largest issue of the morning while assessing resolution ballots was overvotes, undervotes and missing stamps. — Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 8 July 2026 Each piece is unique, made with tools such as vintage letterpress stamps, Japanese glass seed beads, and the maker’s personal collection of precious and semiprecious stones. — Rs Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026 With no federal regulations dictating what information labels should include, the stamps have led to consumer confusion — and nearly 20% of the nation’s food waste, according to the Food and Drug Administration. — Olga R. Rodriguez, Fortune, 2 July 2026 With no federal regulations dictating what information labels should include, the stamps have led to consumer confusion — and nearly 20% of the nation’s food waste, according to the Food and Drug Administration. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 Homeless residents, many of whom don’t have a car or are disabled, now have to travel outside of Skid Row to get stamps or mail a package. — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Verb

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 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

They were then compensated based on the impressions and engagement their content generated.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026
Mike Ford, who joined the Rays' baseball operations department earlier this year, recently shared his early impressions of working for one of New York's longtime division rivals.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of impressions

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As far as the on-field characteristics, the Cubs see a super-athletic pitcher who, despite being only 6-foot-1, can hold his 95-mph heater into games.

— Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 17 July 2026
For black holes, this measure of entropy is connected to characteristics like spin and energy, which means it could be used to understand how these cosmic titans respond to different events.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of characteristics

Verb

As though on cue, Wardrobe — my beloved, and giant, closet — shuffles over from the corner of my room, the mahogany wood groaning with the effort.

— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
As the entire Qatar back line shuffles closer to the goal, Jonathan David drops off towards the penalty spot to receive the cross in space and shoot first time.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Definition of shuffles

Verb

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
Suddenly, the trees part and a Tyrannosaurus rex stomps into view.

— RJ Mackenzie, Popular Science, 11 June 2026

Definition of stomps

Noun

Simon Brook also led the technical restoration of the film, which had largely disappeared from circulation after the original 35mm prints were lost.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2026
The negatives are then printed as positives on the 70-mm prints for projection.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 July 2026

Definition of prints

Noun

But horns are actually important safety features and, when used properly, can also help keep traffic moving.

— Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 12 July 2026
Hackman Capital’s plan to recoup its investment included continuing to operate Television City as a studio for rent while adding new revenue-generating features.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of features

Verb

Yet things truly take a turn one day after Miguel stumbles upon a boy, Felipe (Yago Andreu), chained beneath the old water tank near the witch’s old, run-down house.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 July 2026
In the first, a quick history tour revisits how bad Minions have been in their quest to find villains to serve, until one group lands in 1920s Hollywood and stumbles into stardom.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 7 July 2026

Definition of stumbles

Noun

Inspired by the Hollywood Walk Of Fame, the plaques feature imprints of the hands of the recipients.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 29 June 2026
At the label’s center is cofounder and marketing director Lorna Chase—a loyal, hard‑working, and ambitious brand builder with a track record in growing British food-and-drink imprints on the global stage.

— Lewis Chester, Robb Report, 27 June 2026

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