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as in impressions
a perceptible trace left by pressure
a stamp left in the mud by some prehistoric beast
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as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
virtually without exception Van Gogh's portraits bear the stamp of genius
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as in shuffles
to move heavily or clumsily
stamping around in oversized boots
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Recent Examples of stamps
Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The warning is the latest development in longstanding money troubles at USPS — a unique federal government agency that relies on stamps and service fees, not tax dollars, to deliver mail and packages six days a week to every address in the country.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
The stamps will be officially unveiled and issued out of San Diego before going on sale nationwide Friday.
—Monica Garske, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Antigua and fellow assistant Geoff Alexander’s passports are full of stamps.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Sports cards have settled alongside rare wine, coins, stamps, and comic books as investible commodities.
—Marin Independent Journal, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Some are migrants, carrying passport stamps or refugee status, but crossing international borders is incidental to—rather than definitive of—what invisible exile means.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the month, the United States Postal Service also rolled out commemorative stamps to mark the festivities featuring a colorful three-dimensional mask depicting the face of a horse.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
His donation will mean 600 detainees will get $25 each in their accounts to buy things like stamps, hygiene products, and snacks.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Monica Garske, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Conscious qualities, such as our emotional tone, complexity of thought, or attentional focus, could each meaningfully constrain how the mind stamps its presence on the brain’s dynamic landscape.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
Its rituals are observed in the ring each time a rikishi throws salt on the ground or stamps his feet, traditions intended to drive away evil spirits.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead of carrying the chip’s features as a pattern of light, this machine literally stamps them onto the silicon.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025
Arriaga’s version simultaneously pays graceful homage to Fender’s original, while, like the rest of the songs on the album, Arriaga stamps every lyric and message with his unique artistry and warm, welcoming vocal tone.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Lina sniffs, stamps her feet in the snow to make her own set of giant prints to frighten this creature.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
In the middle of 25th St, a man opens a red stanchion and ushers us toward a guard who stamps invisible ink on our wrists.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
The stamps act as the primary source of funding for the state’s lakes, ponds and rivers preservation accounts, which provide grant funding to non-profit groups and municipalities for research, treatment and education campaigns that combat invasive species.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2026
The warning is the latest development in longstanding money troubles at USPS — a unique federal government agency that relies on stamps and service fees, not tax dollars, to deliver mail and packages six days a week to every address in the country.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 17 Mar. 2026
The stamps will be officially unveiled and issued out of San Diego before going on sale nationwide Friday.
—Monica Garske, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Antigua and fellow assistant Geoff Alexander’s passports are full of stamps.
—Cj Moore, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Sports cards have settled alongside rare wine, coins, stamps, and comic books as investible commodities.
—Marin Independent Journal, Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2026
Some are migrants, carrying passport stamps or refugee status, but crossing international borders is incidental to—rather than definitive of—what invisible exile means.
—Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026
Earlier in the month, the United States Postal Service also rolled out commemorative stamps to mark the festivities featuring a colorful three-dimensional mask depicting the face of a horse.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
His donation will mean 600 detainees will get $25 each in their accounts to buy things like stamps, hygiene products, and snacks.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Lowriders stamps showcase five classic models.
—Monica Garske, NBC news, 13 Mar. 2026
Conscious qualities, such as our emotional tone, complexity of thought, or attentional focus, could each meaningfully constrain how the mind stamps its presence on the brain’s dynamic landscape.
—Conor Feehly, Big Think, 10 Mar. 2026
Its rituals are observed in the ring each time a rikishi throws salt on the ground or stamps his feet, traditions intended to drive away evil spirits.
—Joshua Hunt, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Instead of carrying the chip’s features as a pattern of light, this machine literally stamps them onto the silicon.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2025
Arriaga’s version simultaneously pays graceful homage to Fender’s original, while, like the rest of the songs on the album, Arriaga stamps every lyric and message with his unique artistry and warm, welcoming vocal tone.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 3 Nov. 2025
Lina sniffs, stamps her feet in the snow to make her own set of giant prints to frighten this creature.
—Hazlitt, 8 Oct. 2025
In the middle of 25th St, a man opens a red stanchion and ushers us toward a guard who stamps invisible ink on our wrists.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stamps
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In Corpus’ lawsuit against the county, San Mateo County Superior Court ruled last year that the county waived its privilege claims over Cordell’s billing records by publicly releasing her report — which contained her findings and impressions of witnesses.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The point is to look beyond those first impressions and see the possibility of something better.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There are eight valid reasons to rename a street, including honoring a person and enhancing a neighborhood through the association of a street name with its location, area characteristics, and history.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility The hotel does not have adequate facilities for guests with reduced mobility due to the architectural characteristics of the historic building.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Tristan returns home and greets James while Siegfried shuffles the woman out the window.—
Alice Burton,
Vulture,
12 Jan. 2026
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That is not unique — Major League Baseball’s offseason shuffles along at a deliberate pace, just as the Dodgers historically have liked.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ellie stomps back to the crew mess to whine about it to Jenna and Ben.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Mar. 2026
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As skyscrapers towered over them, their cheers, chants and stomps wove through downtown Dallas.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An exhibition that dives into the complex world of early modern Italian prints, drawings and the artist’s afterlife between 1500 and 1750.—
Alyson Rodriguez,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The auction includes other, less-pricey Shag prints and items, including an 8-inch Tiki Room totem mug (autographed on tag) and a lunchbox saluting Disneyland’s 50th anniversary.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2026
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Accessibility Accessible guest rooms with mobility features have doorways with 32 inches of clear width, there are multiple elevators available, and the swimming pool is accessible to wheelchair users.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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As well as banning many social media platforms, Russia blocks calling features on messenger apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The movie follows Rick Power (Rudd), a wedding band singer who stumbles into a late-night jam session with former boy band star Danny (Jonas) and reignites his passion for songwriting.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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West stumbles into the kitchen looking for some buffalo-chicken dip, wearing only a pair of shorts and a smile.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Paperback imprints like Vintage and Picador, as well as a great number of indie press imprints, are putting out new and impressive originals regularly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bruises on her neck were consistent with muzzle imprints.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Stamps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stamps. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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