Definition of footprintnext
as in footstep
the mark or impression made by a foot mysterious footprints along the beach

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Recent Examples of footprint Its interior measures 18 sq m (194 sq ft) and is finished in Scandinavian spruce, which works very well in the small footprint, lending it an almost log-cabin-like feel. Adam Williams april 02, New Atlas, 2 Apr. 2026 The report highlights the company’s legacy of innovation, demonstrating how process improvements and high-performance products aim to actively help customers reduce their environmental footprints. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026 From financial services and technology to healthcare, logistics and advanced manufacturing, companies are expanding their footprint in the state. Mike Simas, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026 In 2025, the studio expanded its festival footprint when Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit’s Human Resource premiered in the Orizzonti section at the Venice Film Festival. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footprint
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footstep
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  • The teenager is looking to follow in his father's footsteps, and counts Black Label Society's Zakk Wylde as his favorite guitarist.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
  • And while the circumstances of his birth may have been historic, Phillips’ education was traditional for the family, following in the footsteps of his uncle Charles and grandfather, Prince Philip, and cutting his teeth at Gordonstoun School in Scotland.
    Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footprint. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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