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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
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Chesney will release his first book, Heart Life Music, on Nov. 4, 2025 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2025
Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
The entire time, Rickey was imprinting himself on our psyche, giving us fodder with which to honor him.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Through her Blink Africa imprint, the Nollywood writer, producer and showrunner has lined up drama series Lagos Love Stories and Africa Magic drama Alex From Oil & Gas, both of which look into wild stories of modern romance in Nigeria.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Chesney will release his first book, Heart Life Music, on Nov. 4, 2025 via William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Trump’s name was imprinted on the lower part of the front cover of his personal Bible, according to a release.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
The entire time, Rickey was imprinting himself on our psyche, giving us fodder with which to honor him.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
Noun
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In the inner canyon, there are no maintained or marked trails, the tourism office said, so only experienced hikers should explore those paths.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
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The adorable dog walked across the fresh spackle, leaving a trail of paw prints behind her.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Building Patient Trust In Digital Environments Patients' first impressions of your practice are often based on your website.—
Adhip Ray,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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In future books about how to make a strong first impression, authors would be wise to cite the work of Sears.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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They are etched on the plaque and also in the hearts and minds of our students.—
Grant H. Cornwell,
Orlando Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2025
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Kevin Durant continues to etch his name into NBA history books.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Although prevalent in denim, indigo has a footprint that extends to art and craft, as well as spirituality and science.—
Carved in Blue,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Feb. 2025
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Originally a home for music videos and reruns of popular Black sitcoms, BET developed a footprint in news, stand-up comedy, talk shows, reality and original series programming, with projects from Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels and Kevin Hart.—
Derek Lawrence,
Variety,
26 Feb. 2025
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Featuring Braff’s signature butterfly print in cornflower blue and a grass-green interior, this glossy set instantly elevates the space.—
Amanda Lauren,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Her relationship with the Danish jewelry brand has developed since then, and she’s designed a small capsule collection that includes six designs, from a map of Africa to a paisley print that’s found in Indian embroidery.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the study, published in the journal Archaeological and Anthropological Sciences, a team of researchers has demonstrated that stone artifacts found in certain caves in the Levant were deliberately engraved with geometric patterns.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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Finally, the third and final build of Bilgin’s 263-foot superyacht series, Al Reem, completed the triumvirate, clearly engraving the boutique yacht builder’s status as a leader within the industry.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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Amid the investigation, trace amounts of DNA found on a knife sheath at the scene of the 2022 murders in Moscow, Idaho, did not show up in law enforcement CODIS databases.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Feb. 2025
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Total ice accumulations between a trace and up to around five hundredths of an inch.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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The combo guard returned prior to his senior campaign and has done nothing but impress with an ability to score inside and out (16.2 points a night).—
Matt Feld,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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Smiles at Four Seasons Whistler Both the facilities and service at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler impress.—
Johanna Read,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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