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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
Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
No regular mail delivery will be offered on the holiday, though some services like ordering stamps may still be available online.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The family had collected more stamps than art, however.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Shops selling cards generally also sell stamps, which is convenient.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Jewish author and illustrator Shel Silverstein and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg have also been featured on stamps, and the postal service has issued several stamps marking Hanukkah.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
In 2012, Australia became the first to eliminate the longstanding entry requirement of passport stamps, followed by countries such as Argentina and Israel.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Both cards are in envelopes devoid of any postage markings or stamps, which suggests they were sent as part of a larger package.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
No regular mail delivery will be offered on the holiday, though some services like ordering stamps may still be available online.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The family had collected more stamps than art, however.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Shops selling cards generally also sell stamps, which is convenient.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Jewish author and illustrator Shel Silverstein and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg have also been featured on stamps, and the postal service has issued several stamps marking Hanukkah.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
In 2012, Australia became the first to eliminate the longstanding entry requirement of passport stamps, followed by countries such as Argentina and Israel.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamps
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Bridging Online And Offline Attraction With dating apps, first impressions often happen digitally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Apple debuted its next-generation AirPods Pro 3 today at its annual fall hardware event, and our first impressions here at PCMag are pretty positive.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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Mastantuono, 18, has the characteristics to contribute from a deeper position, but his signing was intended for more attacking areas, as is being seen.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Experts highlighted its clean aerodynamic profile and radar-evading shape, which suggest stealth characteristics comparable to leading US designs.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Because global air travel shuffles millions of people around the world daily, an outbreak of a very contagious disease anywhere can become a threat everywhere.—
Amy E. Stambach,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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With Noni Madueke doubled up on out wide, Zubimendi shuffles backwards to receive the pass, and then fires a pass into Martin Odegaard, breaking the first two lines of the opposition’s 4-4-2 defensive block.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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The guy just f****** stomps right on my face.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Two of her most talked about looks of the evening included an out-of-this-world look by Thom Browne that appeared to be a colorful, textured pencil dress with mosaic prints and puffy sleeves.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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To make the look feel authentic, combine heritage prints with modern materials, like tweed with chrome or flannel with concrete.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Hue Secure Doorbell has some typical features for the category, including a 2K fisheye camera and two-way talk support.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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The goal is to allow the fire to meet the holding features at the lowest possible fire intensity.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As first reported by Deadline, the plot follows a boy who stumbles upon a secret late-night broadcast of lizards playing otherworldly music, after which a hidden door to the extraordinary swings open.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence - and promptly compromises it.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since arriving on campus, Flowers’ imprints on the program are undeniable.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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Born in Pasadena and raised in Altadena, Butler carried the imprints of California into her fiction.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Stamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamps. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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