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as in trails
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 impressions
a perceptible trace left by pressure
an imprint of a dinosaur's foot embedded in the limestone
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as in engraves
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 imprints
Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Investigators are analyzing imprints of a forearm, palm and a shoe of the person of interest.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Investigators went into the woods and recovered the rifle, which is believed to have been used in the shooting, as well as a footwear impression, a palm print and forearm imprints believed to belong to the suspect.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
In addition to recovering a rifle, investigators have shoe print impressions, palm prints, and forearm imprints for forensic analysis, says Robert Bohls, FBI Special Agent in Charge for the Salt Lake City field office.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Investigators have also collected footwear impression, a palm print and forearm imprints for analysis.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Since arriving on campus, Flowers’ imprints on the program are undeniable.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Born in Pasadena and raised in Altadena, Butler carried the imprints of California into her fiction.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
And Pasquantino will have his imprints on it all.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
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Utah Department of Public Safety Commissioner Beau Mason said investigators found palm impressions, smudges and a shoe imprints of the suspect and are hoping to collect to some DNA evidence.
—Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Investigators are analyzing imprints of a forearm, palm and a shoe of the person of interest.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 12 Sep. 2025
Investigators went into the woods and recovered the rifle, which is believed to have been used in the shooting, as well as a footwear impression, a palm print and forearm imprints believed to belong to the suspect.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 12 Sep. 2025
In addition to recovering a rifle, investigators have shoe print impressions, palm prints, and forearm imprints for forensic analysis, says Robert Bohls, FBI Special Agent in Charge for the Salt Lake City field office.
—Ramon Padilla, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Investigators have also collected footwear impression, a palm print and forearm imprints for analysis.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Since arriving on campus, Flowers’ imprints on the program are undeniable.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Born in Pasadena and raised in Altadena, Butler carried the imprints of California into her fiction.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
And Pasquantino will have his imprints on it all.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprints
Noun
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Set between the Taconic and Green Mountain Ranges, the area is best for hiking along leafy trails to waterfalls and enjoying stunning views.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hike along shady trails, rent a kayak or canoe or enjoy a picnic under rustic pavilions built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.—
Jesse Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Confirmatory searching occurs when individuals seek information that reinforces their initial impressions.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Recovered evidence includes a bolt-action rifle and forensic impressions lifted from the rooftop, including palm and forearm imprints and footwear marks.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jessica has a shirt printed with Walker’s footprints and name, along with a necklace engraved with his initials and birthstone.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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But most of those are smaller footprints under 10,000 square feet, while the bulk of closures fall in the 10,000–50,000 square foot range.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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On top of that, the glossy colors and neutral prints look stylish and match with everything.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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From subtle autumnal tones to festive harvest prints, these fall dish towel sets (and more below) make the seasonal swap effortless.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kirby beautifully etches these notions into Miss Black America.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Empty out whatever remains inside the jar then rinse thoroughly by running hot water over every single area several times; this should remove any remaining traces of vinegar solution or debris.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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There are mentions, traces, and shadows of it in letters from Milena to mutual friend and editor Max Brod, and by Kafka in his journals, but not in any significant, expository detail.—
Christine Estima
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most bands’ B-sides were random live tracks, extraneous remixes, or goofing off in the studio — and Oasis did engage in a bit of that — but Oasis also famously burned off a number of instant classics as B-sides as if to prove this band was definitely no flash in the pan.—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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As promised in a social post earlier in the week, the veteran pop singer has dropped the deluxe edition, featuring the original LP’s 13 songs, plus two new tracks featuring rock icons.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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LanzaTech uses a myriad of feedstocks in its bioreactors, from raw municipal solid waste to agricultural and forestry residues to waste gases from steel, ferroalloy, and chemical refineries.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The author lists the dirty dozen vegetables and fruits whose notoriety concerns their level of pesticide residues.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Imprints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprints. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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