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 The firm, which reps talent including Benedict Cumberbatch, Helena Bonham Carter, Jack O’Connell, Brian Cox, Jack Lowden, Jonathan Bailey and Adolescence star Erin Doherty, is looking to grow its footprint for performer-creators. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026 Within the Kansas City metro, the youth-program footprint has begun to grow through the Teal Rising Alliance. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 4 Feb. 2026 Along the way, two clear footprints caught my eye, one from the front paw, one from the back. Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026 Still, while Burry warns of fallout, crypto’s footprint remains too small to trigger broad contagion. Bloomberg, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for footprint
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  • Twenty-six other states have followed in California’s footsteps with legislation — some signed into law, others still in progress — that would either ban, restrict or require labels for artificial colorants.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Mattel follows in the footsteps of past Queerties hosts including Jinkx Monsoon, Bob the Drag Queen and Bianca Del Rio.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026

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“Footprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footprint. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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