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Recent Examples of footsteps
Released earlier this year in two variations (titanium and Carbon TPT), the new RM 43-01 Ferrari Tourbillon follows in the footsteps of the record-breaking RM UP-01 that the two brands released in 2022, but is more maximalist in terms of design and features more complications.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
At a time when young people are increasingly questioning the value of higher education—especially a graduate degree that can cost more than $250,000—the idea of following in the footsteps of top CEOs may not seem appealing.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Lord Nicholas had followed in the footsteps of his mother Katharine by converting to Catholicism in 2001, and his faith was reflected in their religious wedding, which was reportedly the first to be held at Vatican City State.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The Paper is following in The Office’s footsteps and airing on NBC!
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
The initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment and inspired other women through their work, following the footsteps of Billboard’s annual Women in Music honors.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Raquel joins the beloved collection, following in the footsteps of Lila Monetti in 2024 and Summer McKinny in 2025.
—Staff Author, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Subways send a low rumble through the pavement, traffic makes overpasses quiver, and footsteps create faint ripples in the floor.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2025
At a time when young people are increasingly questioning the value of higher education—especially a graduate degree that can cost more than $250,000—the idea of following in the footsteps of top CEOs may not seem appealing.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Lord Nicholas had followed in the footsteps of his mother Katharine by converting to Catholicism in 2001, and his faith was reflected in their religious wedding, which was reportedly the first to be held at Vatican City State.
—Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
The Paper is following in The Office’s footsteps and airing on NBC!
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 18 Sep. 2025
The initiative launched in 2022 to celebrate artists, producers and executives who have made significant contributions to music and entertainment and inspired other women through their work, following the footsteps of Billboard’s annual Women in Music honors.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025
Raquel joins the beloved collection, following in the footsteps of Lila Monetti in 2024 and Summer McKinny in 2025.
—Staff Author, Parents, 17 Sep. 2025
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.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Subways send a low rumble through the pavement, traffic makes overpasses quiver, and footsteps create faint ripples in the floor.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for footsteps
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Opportunities to integrate generative AI must be balanced against the environmental costs of the servers themselves, which span the entire hardware life cycle, from manufacturing and operation to disposal, and include significant carbon, energy, and water footprints.—
Michaela Rychetska,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reimagining the value of space With hybrid work models in place and many tenants scaling down their office footprints, owners are left with prime real estate like conference rooms, lounges, fitness centers, and even rooftops sitting empty during off-peak hours.—
Mark Zettl,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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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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By following these steps, organizations can ensure that archiving achieves the traditional, tactical objectives while also supporting broader business goals.—
Sean Nathaniel,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Footsteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footsteps. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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