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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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Chesney will release his first book, Heart Life Music, on Nov. 4, 2025 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2025
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
The entire time, Rickey was imprinting himself on our psyche, giving us fodder with which to honor him.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Through her Blink Africa imprint, the Nollywood writer, producer and showrunner has lined up drama series Lagos Love Stories and Africa Magic drama Alex From Oil & Gas, both of which look into wild stories of modern romance in Nigeria.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Chesney will release his first book, Heart Life Music, on Nov. 4, 2025 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Trump’s name was imprinted on the lower part of the front cover of his personal Bible, according to a release.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
The entire time, Rickey was imprinting himself on our psyche, giving us fodder with which to honor him.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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The adorable dog walked across the fresh spackle, leaving a trail of paw prints behind her.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the inner canyon, there are no maintained or marked trails, the tourism office said, so only experienced hikers should explore those paths.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Building Patient Trust In Digital Environments Patients' first impressions of your practice are often based on your website.—
Adhip Ray,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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In future books about how to make a strong first impression, authors would be wise to cite the work of Sears.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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During a visit last fall, a representative from Pace Gallery, Samaras’s longtime dealer, pulled a black binder from a shelf, one among dozens lined up in an orderly row, to reveal hundreds more self-portraits, intricately etched in pencil.—
Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Both Bregman and Story have second base experience, and that position isn’t etched in stone.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
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By analyzing digital footprints, including social media presence and other online behaviors, companies can authenticate users invisibly, minimizing disruptions in their experience.—
Tamas Kadar,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends to art and craft, as well as spirituality and science.—
Carved in Blue,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2025
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Her relationship with the Danish jewelry brand has developed since then, and she’s designed a small capsule collection that includes six designs, from a map of Africa to a paisley print that’s found in Indian embroidery.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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Featuring Braff’s signature butterfly print in cornflower blue and a grass-green interior, this glossy set instantly elevates the space.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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What is so extraordinary is that this artifact was engraved with a series of tiny, horizontal grooves, researchers said.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2025
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Timex has also added a few thoughtful touches, like the pump style pushers and the Waterbury Watch Company logo engraved on the crown, which are nice throwback cues to the brands heritage.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Amid the investigation, trace amounts of DNA found on a knife sheath at the scene of the 2022 murders in Moscow, Idaho, did not show up in law enforcement CODIS databases.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Total ice accumulations between a trace and up to around five hundredths of an inch.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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The combo guard returned prior to his senior campaign and has done nothing but impress with an ability to score inside and out (16.2 points a night).—
Matt Feld,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 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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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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