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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
Dr. Judith Joseph, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
Used with permission by Dey Street Books, an imprint of HarperCollins.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
The footprints were likely imprinted onto the boulder as the dinosaurs passed across a patch of wet, white clay, possibly walking along or crossing a waterway during the Early Jurassic period, about 200 million years ago, Romilio said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Used with permission from Little, Brown Spark, an imprint of Hachette Book Group.
—Dr. Judith Joseph, Time, 8 Apr. 2025
Used with permission by Dey Street Books, an imprint of HarperCollins.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
The Synology logo is imprinted on the top, and drive information and certifications are on the bottom.
—PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
The footprints were likely imprinted onto the boulder as the dinosaurs passed across a patch of wet, white clay, possibly walking along or crossing a waterway during the Early Jurassic period, about 200 million years ago, Romilio said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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And discussions are still underway for how a trail could be safely separated from the tracks.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Key to her rescue was a smelly T-shirt worn by her owner in 12-hour shifts that was ripped up and used as a scent trail to attract her to an enclosure, Kangala directors Jared and Lisa Karran said in a video posted to Facebook.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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The scientists, led by fossil track specialist Conner Bennett, used advanced 3D imaging techniques to identify and analyze four sets of vertebrate trace fossils, including impressions left behind by prehistoric birds, mammals, lizards and invertebrates.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Chido Obi has made such an impression in fleeting senior cameos that not registering the 17-year-old for the Europa League could be regarded as an oversight.—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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April 12 will remain etched in the memory of El Malilla, the reggaetón mexa star who brought the Sonora stage at Coachella to a thrilling close on Saturday night.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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Rory McIlroy is etched in golf history as a career grand slam winner.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Year after year, the fashion world has increased its footprint at Milan Design Week year on year, making for a dense and at times chaotic schedule.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the early 2000s, after all, the sanctioning body of the biggest league in American motorsports wanted to capitalize on its growing popularity by expanding its national footprint.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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Paywall-free reading of new articles and over a century of archives Six issues a year in print and online, plus audio articles Unlock access to the Foreign Affairs app for reading on the go Already a subscriber?—
Brian Deese,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Since then, she's given multiple media interviews, appearing on TV and in print to share her side of the story.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On Father’s Day in 2022, Jordan showed off a golf bag engraved with Sammy’s name and birthdate.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Bulova Pocket watch feature a case back engraved with the 150th Anniversary logo and are individually numbered.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Two Italian regions particularly show evidence of these first traces.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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The coastal waters are a tropical stew of pollutants—industrial wastes including arsenic, cobalt, manganese, nickel, selenium, zinc, and seven other trace metals.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Milton spent nearly all of last season as the Patriots’ third-stringer but did impress in Week 18.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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McIlroy and Morikawa impress but other big stars tumble World No. 2 McIlroy sits well within striking distance of a second Players title after shooting 68 to move to nine-under par.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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