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as in impressions
a perceptible trace left by pressure
a stamp left in the mud by some prehistoric beast
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as in characteristics
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 shuffles
to move heavily or clumsily
stamping around in oversized boots
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Recent Examples of stamps
Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Both cards are in envelopes devoid of any postage markings or stamps, which suggests they were sent as part of a larger package.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
No regular mail delivery will be offered on the holiday, though some services like ordering stamps may still be available online.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The family had collected more stamps than art, however.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Shops selling cards generally also sell stamps, which is convenient.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Jewish author and illustrator Shel Silverstein and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg have also been featured on stamps, and the postal service has issued several stamps marking Hanukkah.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
In 2012, Australia became the first to eliminate the longstanding entry requirement of passport stamps, followed by countries such as Argentina and Israel.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
Cookie cutters with plunger stamps provide the best detail.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Both cards are in envelopes devoid of any postage markings or stamps, which suggests they were sent as part of a larger package.
—Chris Spargo, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
No regular mail delivery will be offered on the holiday, though some services like ordering stamps may still be available online.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The family had collected more stamps than art, however.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Shops selling cards generally also sell stamps, which is convenient.
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
Jewish author and illustrator Shel Silverstein and Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg have also been featured on stamps, and the postal service has issued several stamps marking Hanukkah.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2025
In 2012, Australia became the first to eliminate the longstanding entry requirement of passport stamps, followed by countries such as Argentina and Israel.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamps
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Bridging Online And Offline Attraction With dating apps, first impressions often happen digitally.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Apple debuted its next-generation AirPods Pro 3 today at its annual fall hardware event, and our first impressions here at PCMag are pretty positive.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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These characteristics resemble those of unshrouded quasars previously detected at Cosmic Dawn.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Because global air travel shuffles millions of people around the world daily, an outbreak of a very contagious disease anywhere can become a threat everywhere.—
Amy E. Stambach,
The Conversation,
12 Aug. 2025
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With Noni Madueke doubled up on out wide, Zubimendi shuffles backwards to receive the pass, and then fires a pass into Martin Odegaard, breaking the first two lines of the opposition’s 4-4-2 defensive block.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The guy just f****** stomps right on my face.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On top of that, the glossy colors and neutral prints look stylish and match with everything.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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From subtle autumnal tones to festive harvest prints, these fall dish towel sets (and more below) make the seasonal swap effortless.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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While these issues seem to have been caused by users’ misunderstanding of features, other, more nefarious security flaws have emerged.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Girarvs Entryway Shoe Bench with Cat Cabinet This 18-inch high bench is designed to store some items in plain sight, but also includes a few more subtle features that ramp up its unique factor.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As first reported by Deadline, the plot follows a boy who stumbles upon a secret late-night broadcast of lizards playing otherworldly music, after which a hidden door to the extraordinary swings open.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Sep. 2025
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The trio stumbles upon a crucial piece of evidence - and promptly compromises it.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said investigators found palm impressions, smudges and a shoe imprints of the suspect and are hoping to collect to some DNA evidence.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Investigators are analyzing imprints of a forearm, palm and a shoe of the person of interest.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Stamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamps. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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