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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
Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Jayson Stewart, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
To check for the date when the cooler was manufactured, check for a ring imprinted on the bottom of the cooler.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 15 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Reprinted by permission of Harvest, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
In lithography, light is used to imprint an intricate pattern onto a prepared silicon substrate.
—Jayson Stewart, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025
To check for the date when the cooler was manufactured, check for a ring imprinted on the bottom of the cooler.
—Julia Landwehr, Health, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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Stops along the trail will highlight the surrounding forest, the bordering Mountain Island Lake, the cotton plantation fields and the plantation farmstead and include signs providing information and historical context.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
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Enjoy the views of the canyons below from the rim trail, or take the 2.5-mile loop trail to see canyons one through nine.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Caroline and Laina took first impressions to a whole new level, arriving in full lawyer attire.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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My impression of bath mats, from years of owning ones that end up getting soggy on contact, was that there was little to nothing to do about mildew, puddles of water, and discoloration.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
27 Mar. 2025
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The words were etched in four languages, scratched into the edge of the pale wood by at least a dozen different hands, perhaps over the course of decades.—
April White,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Mar. 2025
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As soon as the celebrations started, City players headed down the tunnel, disappointment etched on their faces.—
Charlotte Harpur,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Given the smaller internal footprint of a foldable device, which can lead to physical performance constraints, the lower gain does feel reasonable.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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The remaining footprints, coming to a total of 34, were classified as isolated footprints, accounting for the 47 total individuals.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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All-Matching Furniture Sets A pair of club chairs, night stands, set of dining chairs, or even a sofa and a wing back chair upholstered in the same print—yes.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Grab it in a solid color or fun floral print — there are 12 to choose from.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Its packaging, a jewel-like blue bottle engraved with a golden lotus, looks like it was plucked from a fantasy apothecary in the night sky.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
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The model wore a gray vest with light blue pinstripes, cutout vents, sharp lapels, and gold buttons engraved with Westwood’s telltale orb insignia.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Add the flour and stir very gently until no traces of it remain. 4: Swipe a large pat of butter over the hot pan to coat it generously.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2025
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In their study, the researchers analyzed the complete genetic sequences of more than 1000 modern humans, rather than DNA extracted from ancient bones, allowing the team to infer the presence of ancestral populations that would have otherwise left no physical traces.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Beyond their unique looks, the (3a) and (3a) Pro impress with their 6.77-inch screens, 120Hz adaptive refresh rates, and 3,000 nits of brightness while playing HDR content.—
Eric Zeman,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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The 61-year-old actress was dressed to the impress to host a fundraising event for the National Women's History Museum.—
Catherine Santino,
Peoplemag,
25 June 2024
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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