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as in feature
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
virtually without exception Van Gogh's portraits bear the stamp of genius
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as in to shuffle
to move heavily or clumsily
stamping around in oversized boots
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Recent Examples of stamp
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Stick each cork on a wood or metal stake, then use a stamp or permanent marker to label the corks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
James Boyd, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
At another point, pressure mounts to stamp one’s feet in protest at injustice and police misconduct.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Licenses and stamps also can be purchased at some town halls and outdoor retail businesses and select DEEP offices.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
Stick each cork on a wood or metal stake, then use a stamp or permanent marker to label the corks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Colts rewarded Pierce with a four-year, $114 million contract last month that stamped him as the team’s top wideout.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
At another point, pressure mounts to stamp one’s feet in protest at injustice and police misconduct.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamp
Noun
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That was my impression after the Villars Ocean Forum, a gathering of over 150 leaders from academic, activist, and business backgrounds.—
Natalie Sum Yue Chung,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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In interviews, representatives of some companies told me about their algorithms’ abilities to reveal patterns that impressions alone cannot.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2026
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Indeed, Annecy’s official selection, which is dedicated to new releases, includes no fewer than 44 feature films this year, with 14 French films and 26 countries represented in the selection.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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MotoGP also had to shuffle its schedule due to the conflict in the Middle East, postponing the Qatar Grand Prix to November.—
Justin Birnbaum,
Sportico.com,
7 May 2026
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But sometimes, simply shuffling the pieces can help, in our view.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Verb
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This is a fantastic shoe to stomp around town in, thanks to its thick rubber lug sole.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2026
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From February through May, the males of this colorful bird species do a quick-stomping dance and make a low booming sound to attract a mate.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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By the turn of the millennium, shelves were sagging beneath Bridget and Carrie’s daughters, with entire imprints devoted to churning out more.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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Odessa by Gabrielle Sher is available from Little, Brown and Company, an imprint of Hachette Book Group.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 May 2026
Noun
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Analyze the traits shared by successful long shots in past Derbies, and identify horses carrying those characteristics in 2026.—
Peter Keating,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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These were then vetted by the World's 50 Best Beaches team, who based the final ranking on eight criteria, such as unique characteristics, wildlife, untouched nature and crowds.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As Laugier’s story continues, the man wanders through a forest, stumbles upon fallen branches, and has an epiphany.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Mazzulla, who’s trumpeted the Celtics depth at every turn this season, shouldn’t hesitate to use it if his starters stumble on Saturday.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
Verb
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The pair’s snow boots tramped the nearly week-old Kansas City snow, two candles clutched in their small hands.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2026
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Imagine The Goonies with a half dozen adults tramping through the caves.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Stamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamp. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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