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The son of famed zookeeper and conservationist Steve Irwin follows in the footsteps of his sister Bindi, who won season 21 of the reality competition series.
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Bianca has followed in her father’s footsteps, building a successful acting career with roles in shows like Pretty Little Liars and Queen Sugar.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
David James Redford – the third of four children born to Robert Redford and former wife Lola Van Wagenen – had followed in his father’s footsteps as an activist, filmmaker and philanthropist.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The teenage model, who is quickly following in his mom and dad, Djimon Hounsou’s footsteps, also did an interview on behalf of the clothing brand.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Bianca has followed in her father’s footsteps, building a successful acting career with roles in shows like Pretty Little Liars and Queen Sugar.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
David James Redford – the third of four children born to Robert Redford and former wife Lola Van Wagenen – had followed in his father’s footsteps as an activist, filmmaker and philanthropist.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
The teenage model, who is quickly following in his mom and dad, Djimon Hounsou’s footsteps, also did an interview on behalf of the clothing brand.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for footstep
Noun
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Palantir’s Investigative Case Management and ImmigrationOS Palantir, the data analytics firm long associated with law enforcement work, has continued to expand its footprint at the agency.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Sep. 2025
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One thing to keep in mind is that at 79 inches wide, this bubbly two-seater demands a footprint and can be a bit tight in a very small space, especially when pulled out.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Both Delta and Aeromexico said in separate statements that the carriers were disappointed by the department's decision and were reviewing the order before considering next steps.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Ultimate Detangler Extra Gentle takes it one step further, creating a paddle brush that’s delicate enough for thinning and damaged strands.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Footstep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footstep. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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