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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
David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
In addition, the procedure will slowly remove the ritual of collecting stamps in a passport book, a popular souvenir among travelers.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Under the measures announced by Lightbound, who cited the evolving reliance on postal services, Canada Post would also be able to raise the price of stamps more frequently.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Soon, most of your European passport stamps will be a relic of the past.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
In the video, date stamps show the engagement and then another video of the couple in the same spot, almost exactly three years prior.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Abundant evidence previously published by El Faro lent credibility to the gang members’ claims, but in these times, an intelligence document with official stamps and signatures or pictures from prison security cameras have less weight than a famous fugitive gang leader saying it himself on camera.
—Óscar Martínez & Carlos Martínez, The Dial, 16 Sep. 2025
Holiday Cheer stamps issued by the USPS.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Cookie cutters with plunger stamps provide the best detail.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
One such machine reproduced a single photo as a sheet of fifty stamps bearing the photo’s image.
—David Kamp, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2025
In addition, the procedure will slowly remove the ritual of collecting stamps in a passport book, a popular souvenir among travelers.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Under the measures announced by Lightbound, who cited the evolving reliance on postal services, Canada Post would also be able to raise the price of stamps more frequently.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Soon, most of your European passport stamps will be a relic of the past.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
In the video, date stamps show the engagement and then another video of the couple in the same spot, almost exactly three years prior.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Abundant evidence previously published by El Faro lent credibility to the gang members’ claims, but in these times, an intelligence document with official stamps and signatures or pictures from prison security cameras have less weight than a famous fugitive gang leader saying it himself on camera.
—Óscar Martínez & Carlos Martínez, The Dial, 16 Sep. 2025
Holiday Cheer stamps issued by the USPS.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Cookie cutters with plunger stamps provide the best detail.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
In the middle of 25th St, a man opens a red stanchion and ushers us toward a guard who stamps invisible ink on our wrists.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamps
Noun
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The cuts were similarly surprising, yes, but the impressions left by each player could not be more different.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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His knack for ventriloquism combined with his spot-on singing impressions wowed viewers, resulting in Fator earning the grand prize.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a professor of science education, one of my goals while preparing future teachers is to introduce them to the characteristics of scientific knowledge and how it is developed.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gakpo is deeper, and Wirtz pushes forward as the central member of Liverpool’s forward line, while Ekitike shuffles across as the left of the trio.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
15 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
Verb
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Bonnie stomps off in anger, but the Guinness boys are confident that things will work out.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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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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The latest autumnal trend, vintage prep, is all about embracing softened classics like plaid, brass, heirloom finds, vintage linens, and botanical prints.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Giannini wanted to honor Liberty’s rich British history in her collection and the movements that its windows have witnessed, from the slick aesthetic of the Mods in the late ‘50s to the colorful prints of the Swinging ’60s.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But there have been some career stumbles recently, a superhero disappointment in particular, that must have complicated Johnson’s conception of his remarkable career.—
Richard Lawson,
Rolling Stone,
1 Oct. 2025
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Wallen then stumbles to his feet in the middle of the road, as rain pours down, with close-up images showing Wallen in tattered clothes and covered in scrapes and cuts.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Popular imprints such as Berkley and Dell already publish plenty of romance novels.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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Recovered evidence includes a bolt-action rifle and forensic impressions lifted from the rooftop, including palm and forearm imprints and footwear marks.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Stamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamps. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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