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noun

ˈim-ˌprint How to pronounce imprint (audio)
Definition of imprintnext
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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 impression
a perceptible trace left by pressure an imprint of a dinosaur's foot embedded in the limestone

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imprint

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verb

im-ˈprint How to pronounce imprint (audio)
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
Noun
That is thanks to the new Absolute Universe imprint and a focus on rebuilding creator relationships. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026 According to Polymarket’s own newsy reconstruction in its magazine-like imprint The Oracle, more than $21 million eventually traded in that one market, while Biden’s withdrawal produced the platform’s highest-volume day to that point. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Verb
In my dream, the woman with the shape of Kiju’s hand imprinted on her cheek was using a hatchet, slamming it into the trunk over and over again, her neatly coiffed hair loose and knotted. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 Kimmel then followed with his own advice of knowing how to pronounce everybody’s names, a topic that’s important to Hargitay, who brought a cap with her first name ma-RISH-ka imprinted on it. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for imprint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint
  1. trail
  2. impression
  3. etch
  4. footprint
  5. print
  6. engrave
  7. trace
  8. impress
Noun
  • Meanwhile, popular trails like Laguna de los Tres in Los Glaciares National Park can feel like a stampede at the height of summer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But critics have warned the gloves will give ICE another weapon to intimidate and brutalize people even as the agency is under fire for excessive force that has left a trail of deaths and injuries across the nation.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of trail
Noun
  • Which environment gives you a better chance to make an impression?
    — John M. O'Connor, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • What left the greatest impression in La Jolla, however, was the staging by Danya Taymor, who would go on to win a Tony for her breathtakingly fluid direction.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of impression
Verb
  • Still, the endeavor feels worth it for Pugh and Lee’s standout efforts, which etch their characters deep into one’s memory.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The Chicago Blackhawks and Utah Mammoth will be etched forever in NHL history.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of etch
Noun
  • Refillable in-room toiletries, guest recycling, and electric car charging stations also contribute to lowering the property’s footprint.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Heinemann recently introduced in Iceland’s Keflavic International Airport a retail concept with local design and a strong footprint of local brands.
    — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of footprint
Noun
  • For an easy boost of personality to a look, simply treat an animal print as a new neutral.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Slinging a snakeskin print side bag over one shoulder, Lou posed with fellow nepo babies Jaden Smith and Paris Jackson at the event.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of print
Verb
  • My Deluxe Corner Suite was the definition of mod Thai chic—all clean lines subtly accented with Thai touches, like a lotus pattern engraved above the bathtub and drapes in Thai silk.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Speaking vulnerably, Sandy tells us about her journey, and she is moved when Aesha gives her a necklace with a pendant engraved with the number 36 and an anchor.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of engrave
Noun
  • His heart valves showed no signs of bacterial growth, but trace backflow was detected across one of his valves, a finding present in most people.
    — Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
  • This is the second British hotel by the brand behind the Orient Express, and although traces of those trains can be found in the doorman’s redcoats and the receptionist’s bow tie, this is not the sort of place that requires a gown for dinner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of trace
Noun
  • And drug literature can be a hard sell for some, especially if the reader feels anxious about their own coolness, and develops a sort of you-won’t-impress-me-so-there carapace in advance as a form of self-protection.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
  • Three sides of the ground impress, the two biggest especially.
    — Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026
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“Imprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/imprint. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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