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as in trail
a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it
found an imprint on the road where something apparently had been dragged
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as in to etch
to produce a vivid impression of
that early lesson on the value of honesty permanently imprinted itself on my mind
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Recent Examples of imprint
CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
Published by Random House Worlds, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.
—EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
When layers of circuit patterns are imprinted one on top of the other, precise overlay control is essential to ensure the vias, vertical connections between layers that transmit signals and power, are properly aligned.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Published June 2024 by Vintage Books, an imprint of The Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.
—CBS News, 17 Jan. 2025
Published by Random House Worlds, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.
—EW.com, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
Pro tip: Certain powders are imprinted with a TF logo, which indicates that they can be used dry or, as Offers prefers, wet.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
When layers of circuit patterns are imprinted one on top of the other, precise overlay control is essential to ensure the vias, vertical connections between layers that transmit signals and power, are properly aligned.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
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Rachel, a mother of five herself, was later found with savage injuries, stuffed into a culvert near the trail.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
20 Jan. 2025
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The trail takes hikers through the canyon with smooth marble walls.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Jan. 2025
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The impression of Breillat created by her films is that of a person who is unafraid of—who perhaps even delights in—confrontation.—
Victoria Uren,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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Throughout much of history, these elusive bears left little impression on Chinese literature and art, let alone holding any cultural significance like the dragon, the tiger or the crane.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN,
26 Jan. 2025
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Climbing atop bricks and nails, Harris took in the scene: A mural was etched into the wall, spanning its width.—
Colleen Shalby,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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And Westbrook’s infamous reputation as a 3-point shooter has been etched in scouting reports for years.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
17 Jan. 2025
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Scientists can learn a lot about extinct animals by studying their footprints, bones and even teeth.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Neon Museum is growing and has secured two new spaces — both indoor and outdoor — that will triple its footprint with a relocation to the downtown Las Vegas Arts District.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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However, the greatest benefits to both memory and learning new words, are just tied to writing, and not using cursive over print.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 Jan. 2025
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Known for their fantastical, wild designs, the Haas Brothers made the Little Monsters masks for the Lady Gaga Fame perfume print campaign in 2012.—
Sofia Celeste,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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It’s engraved with the L.U.C logo and guilloché finish, all of which can be view through a sapphire caseback.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Zoë Schiffer: One, custom heirloom recipe board, a high-quality wooden cutting board engraved with a cherished family recipe and handwritten script.—
Lauren Goode,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These traces are valuable in cases where individuals try to hide their behavior.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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These nutrients support both bone growth and maintaining bone mineral density. Support bone growth and maintenance: Boron is a trace mineral essential for bone growth and maintenance, and raisins are one of the best food sources of boron.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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Smiles at Four Seasons Whistler Both the facilities and service at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler impress.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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For Kim Charlson, NBC’s push towards greater inclusivity impress.—
Steven Aquino,
Forbes,
6 Sep. 2024
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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