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as in trail
a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it
found an imprint on the road where something apparently had been dragged
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as in to etch
to produce a vivid impression of
that early lesson on the value of honesty permanently imprinted itself on my mind
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Recent Examples of imprint
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Nevertheless, some members seem intent on putting the upper chamber’s imprint on the issue.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 23 May 2025
Zachary Small, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
She is drawn to loud, retro-ish fabrics — to wide stripes and dresses imprinted with floral patterns or strewed with rows of strawberries or cherries or lemons.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Noun
New computer simulations suggest a massive asteroid impact billions of years ago may have briefly amplified the moon's old, weak magnetic field, leaving behind a magnetic imprint still detectable in lunar rocks.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Nevertheless, some members seem intent on putting the upper chamber’s imprint on the issue.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 23 May 2025
Verb
The book opens with the story of his grandparents’ emigration from Italy to Argentina in 1929, a legacy of struggle and tenacity that imprinted itself upon Francis until the end of his life.
—Zachary Small, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
She is drawn to loud, retro-ish fabrics — to wide stripes and dresses imprinted with floral patterns or strewed with rows of strawberries or cherries or lemons.
—Deborah Solomon, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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Throughout history, cultures have left behind a trail of breadcrumbs for archaeologists to follow.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Watch a trail cam video capture one bear's scratch routine.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
Noun
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That gives the impression, in the stage production, that Clooney’s Murrow is going toe to toe with the real-life McCarthy.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
7 June 2025
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On social media, comments, shares and saves can be more impactful than impressions.—
Andrea Aker,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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But Aiden Markram etched his name in lore, producing a brilliant century in the tough chase of 282 in the best ever innings by a South African in Test cricket considering the stakes.—
Tristan Lavalette,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Inditex has been etching out a clear lead on high street rival H&M, which posted weaker-than-expected fiscal first quarter revenues in March, as sales continue to soften at the Swedish fashion giant.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
11 June 2025
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The company generated $20.8 billion in operating cash flow, up 12% from the previous year, which is likely to augment its plans to expand its global data center footprint.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Looking ahead, Brett Bowman aims to expand Suncrest Capital’s footprint throughout the Central United States, scaling solutions to address the affordable housing shortage one neighborhood at a time.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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The first print edition of Robb Report en Español will debut in Spain later this year, further strengthening the brand’s presence in Europe.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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Honestly, that's something Taylor Swift can probably relate to… Even though some of Taylor Swift's recent wedding guest looks may not have passed TikTok's ultra-high bar for wedding guest dresses, she's found a go-to style that works for her: The botanical print midi dress.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The second image was a close-up of a dog wearing a collar and a tag engraved with the album title.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
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Champions of this endeavor wanted to engrave the 1866 Act into the Constitution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
Noun
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More than 17 people were arrested as suspects in connection to the case after investigators found trace amounts of DNA on plastic bands tied around Kardashian's wrists.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2025
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Consumers can see key product details such as COA’s, easily readable cannabinoid and terpene data, and supplemental product information directly sourced from the track and trace system.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Nearby, the quality of fresh seafood impresses at a bustling wet market.—
Laura Manske,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Christine Rucci, denim expert and founder of Godmother NYC, Inc., is less impress with recent efforts to subvert.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
6 May 2025
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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