footsteps

plural of footstep
as in footprints
the mark or impression made by a foot saw muddy footsteps on the just-cleaned stairs

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Recent Examples of footsteps Whether the goal is to get people to act or follow in your footsteps, storytelling is essential to charting any new course within an organization. Samantha Reynolds, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 There’s also a third spinoff series that be another prequel, set in 1944 and following in the footsteps of 1883 and 1923. Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024 This development follows in the footsteps of NBA 2K and EA Sports FC (FIFA), which have gradually incorporated women athletes over the years, marking an ongoing and important shift in gaming representation for women. Lindsey Darvin, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Both of Jamie Foxx’s children have made headlines in their own right—Corinne following in her father’s footsteps as an actress and model, while Annalise has walked the red carpet with her dad on many occasions. Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 2024 In 2014, his dad told The Philippine Daily Inquirer that Jack was not interested in following in his on-screen footsteps. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024 Rihanna, who previously won Shoe of the Year with Puma in 2016 for her Puma Fenty Creeper, has now passed the torch to Rocky, who is following in her stylish footsteps. Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 6 Dec. 2024 Amelia followed in her sister's footsteps, making her New York Fashion Week debut in September 2017, walking in the Dennis Basso show. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024 Harry Hamlin's son Dimitri Hamlin has followed in his parents' footsteps with some acting of his own. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024

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“Footsteps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/footsteps. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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