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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
Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
The Synology logo is imprinted on the top, and drive information and certifications are on the bottom.
—PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Reprinted by permission of Harvest, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
—Kristen Tauer, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025
With passion, the filmmakers expose the lasting imprints of colonialism while celebrating activism and the fight of two female friends for truly accessible public spaces; places where people can engage with their own narratives and histories.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
In the fashion department, Kardashian stunned in a backless black dress by Balmain, which featured a crocodile scales imprint on the bodice and sequined, sheer embellishments.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 2 Feb. 2025
The Synology logo is imprinted on the top, and drive information and certifications are on the bottom.
—PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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According to the resort, Kirkwood Ski Patrol also responded to the medical incident, which happened on an intermediate trail for snowboarders with more experience.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
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Spring has fully arrived in the Seattle area, and that means nearby hillsides and mountain trails will soon be bursting with wildflowers.—
Kale Williams,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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My impression of bath mats, from years of owning ones that end up getting soggy on contact, was that there was little to nothing to do about mildew, puddles of water, and discoloration.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
27 Mar. 2025
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And those first impressions include just about everything.—
Terri Williams,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Kardashians matriarch uploaded a picture of a wooden box etched with As ever's logo and crest, which appeared to contain the three herbal teas, flower sprinkles, crepe mix, shortbread cookies and raspberry jam in keepsake packaging from the inaugural brand launch.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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But there's one story that remains etched in his mind vividly.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Over the intervening 100 years, the organization grew its footprint across 13 states in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest, becoming the largest power grid operator in the country.—
Christen Smith | The Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, a company’s partner ecosystem should provide the ability to accelerate co-selling through multiple channels, dramatically expanding their footprint and market recognition.—
Dustin Johnson,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The soft leather looks best when done up in a snake print, as far as we’re concerned, which will instantly grant your off-duty stylings more oomph.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie has earned nearly $8.7 million domestically and $2.2 million internationally for a worldwide domestic tally of $10.9 million to date against a $15 million production budget before prints and advertising costs, according to The Numbers.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Each movement is engraved with an emblem representing Vacheron Constantin’s 270th anniversary.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Within its 12-sided bezel is set a blue dial engraved with a four-sided star motif.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Strategist, Neil Richardson, suggests that our digital shadows, the sum total of our online expressions and biometric traces, may soon outlive us, creating some kind of posthumous identity that transcends mortality.—
Tracey Follows,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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This is how breaks with reality occur now, aided, in part, by the internet’s justification machine, which is an efficient mechanism for dispelling any trace of cognitive dissonance.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2025
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Milton spent nearly all of last season as the Patriots’ third-stringer but did impress in Week 18.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
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McIlroy and Morikawa impress but other big stars tumble World No. 2 McIlroy sits well within striking distance of a second Players title after shooting 68 to move to nine-under par.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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