as in footprints
the mark or impression made by a foot
saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs
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Recent Examples of footsteps
Luke Russert is returning to television, following in the footsteps of his father Tim Russert - once a household name on Sunday mornings in America.
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Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Now, following in the footsteps of singing icon Stevie Nicks — who had Barbie dolls made of her as a member of Fleetwood Mac and another as a solo artist featuring her Bella Donna album look — Cyrus has officially been immortalized in plastic.
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Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Last week, Iraq's Oil Ministry denied reports suggesting Baghdad was about to follow in the footsteps of the UAE and end its OPEC membership.
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Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Even a young Prince George is already following the family's footsteps as an emerging tennis enthusiast, proving that Wimbledon season is very much a family affair.
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Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
His family initially thought the tiny pup might follow in the footsteps of his famous namesake, Cristiano Ronaldo, by scoring goals.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Hagman followed in the footsteps of his mother, renowned stage and screen actress Mary Martin, known for her collaborations with Rodgers and Hammerstein.
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Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
Following in the footsteps of Eddie the Eagle and Cool Runnings, Next Goal Wins focuses on a real-life sporting underdog that even Hollywood recognizes is incapable of being turned into a champion team.
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Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The former member of the Texas Tech Pom Squad who went viral during the Masters several years ago has followed in her mom's footsteps and become a professional cheerleader.
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Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Now, following in the footsteps of singing icon Stevie Nicks — who had Barbie dolls made of her as a member of Fleetwood Mac and another as a solo artist featuring her Bella Donna album look — Cyrus has officially been immortalized in plastic.
—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Last week, Iraq's Oil Ministry denied reports suggesting Baghdad was about to follow in the footsteps of the UAE and end its OPEC membership.
—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
30 June 2026
Even a young Prince George is already following the family's footsteps as an emerging tennis enthusiast, proving that Wimbledon season is very much a family affair.
—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
His family initially thought the tiny pup might follow in the footsteps of his famous namesake, Cristiano Ronaldo, by scoring goals.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Hagman followed in the footsteps of his mother, renowned stage and screen actress Mary Martin, known for her collaborations with Rodgers and Hammerstein.
—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 June 2026
Following in the footsteps of Eddie the Eagle and Cool Runnings, Next Goal Wins focuses on a real-life sporting underdog that even Hollywood recognizes is incapable of being turned into a champion team.
—
Jon O'Brien,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
The former member of the Texas Tech Pom Squad who went viral during the Masters several years ago has followed in her mom's footsteps and become a professional cheerleader.
—
Sean Joseph Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footsteps
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Larger retail footprints mean more logistics, more displays, and tighter timelines.
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The father noticed footprints in the snow that ended at a stone wall.
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Gauff may be the best athlete in women’s tennis, but Świątek has the best footwork, the adjustment steps and tiny movements that take her to the ball and propel her from attack to defense and back again.
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A student also participated in the discussion, asking what steps officials are taking to improve safety in Towson for pedestrians, drivers, and residents.
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“Footsteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footsteps. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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