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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
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Nevertheless, some members seem intent on putting the upper chamber’s imprint on the issue.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 23 May 2025
Zachary Small, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
She is drawn to loud, retro-ish fabrics — to wide stripes and dresses imprinted with floral patterns or strewed with rows of strawberries or cherries or lemons.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Noun
New computer simulations suggest a massive asteroid impact billions of years ago may have briefly amplified the moon's old, weak magnetic field, leaving behind a magnetic imprint still detectable in lunar rocks.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Nevertheless, some members seem intent on putting the upper chamber’s imprint on the issue.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 23 May 2025
Verb
The book opens with the story of his grandparents’ emigration from Italy to Argentina in 1929, a legacy of struggle and tenacity that imprinted itself upon Francis until the end of his life.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
She is drawn to loud, retro-ish fabrics — to wide stripes and dresses imprinted with floral patterns or strewed with rows of strawberries or cherries or lemons.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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Picnic tables overlook the cascades, and a short trail allows for easy exploration.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Canadian Rangers make a trail across the tundra for U.S. Special Forces following behind.—
Gavin John,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Noun
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That gives the impression, in the stage production, that Clooney’s Murrow is going toe to toe with the real-life McCarthy.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2025
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On social media, comments, shares and saves can be more impactful than impressions.—
Andrea Aker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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An image of one of the youngest hostages, Stuart Lockwood, having his hair stroked by Hussein is etched in many people’s memory.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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There will be a new name etched on the trophy and the sentimentalists out there would be pushing for Kohli, who deserves the best man speech rather than being the bridesmaid again.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The best types of desks for small spaces are often those with a small footprint and ample storage.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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This shift is especially valuable in industries with large footprints and high data volatility.—
Govinda Rao Banothu,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The first print edition of Robb Report en Español will debut in Spain later this year, further strengthening the brand’s presence in Europe.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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This article appears in the July 2025 print edition.—
Tyler Austin Harper,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Or, if investment jewelry would be more appreciated, go for a piece like Tiffany’s Diamond and Mother-of-pearl Circle Pendant ($3,100 plus engraving costs on tiffany.com), engraved with her name to commemorate all of that hard work.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2025
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There is one non-race winner who is engraved on the trophy, and that is Anton Hulman.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Several people reported feeling sick in the Netherlands after consuming Haribo fizzy candy that contained traces of cannabis.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Organizations can, therefore, sift through logs, traces and metrics, analyze trends, detect anomalies and identify root causes faster and more accurately than humanly possible.—
Dave Link,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Nearby, the quality of fresh seafood impresses at a bustling wet market.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Christine Rucci, denim expert and founder of Godmother NYC, Inc., is less impress with recent efforts to subvert.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 May 2025
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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