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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
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 lithography, light is used to imprint an intricate pattern onto a prepared silicon substrate. — Jayson Stewart, IEEE Spectrum, 5 Mar. 2025 To check for the date when the cooler was manufactured, check for a ring imprinted on the bottom of the cooler. — Julia Landwehr, Health, 15 Feb. 2025 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
  • Enjoy the views of the canyons below from the rim trail, or take the 2.5-mile loop trail to see canyons one through nine.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Stops along the trail will highlight the surrounding forest, the bordering Mountain Island Lake, the cotton plantation fields and the plantation farmstead and include signs providing information and historical context.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of trail
Noun
  • And those first impressions include just about everything.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Caroline and Laina took first impressions to a whole new level, arriving in full lawyer attire.
    — Ashley Vega, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of impression
Verb
  • The words were etched in four languages, scratched into the edge of the pale wood by at least a dozen different hands, perhaps over the course of decades.
    — April White, JSTOR Daily, 21 Mar. 2025
  • As soon as the celebrations started, City players headed down the tunnel, disappointment etched on their faces.
    — Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of etch
Noun
  • Given the smaller internal footprint of a foldable device, which can lead to physical performance constraints, the lower gain does feel reasonable.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The remaining footprints, coming to a total of 34, were classified as isolated footprints, accounting for the 47 total individuals.
    — Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of footprint
Noun
  • These days, most Nero Wolfe books are out of print and Rex Stout is largely forgotten—if not by his loyal fan club, the Wolfe Pack—but a whole lot of people are talking about his sister.
    — Jill Lepore, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The new Lilly Hearts Disney print is quintessential LP, with tropical blues, pinks, and greens in a floral pattern.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of print
Verb
  • Its packaging, a jewel-like blue bottle engraved with a golden lotus, looks like it was plucked from a fantasy apothecary in the night sky.
    — Jenny Berg, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The model wore a gray vest with light blue pinstripes, cutout vents, sharp lapels, and gold buttons engraved with Westwood’s telltale orb insignia.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of engrave
Noun
  • Add the flour and stir very gently until no traces of it remain. 4: Swipe a large pat of butter over the hot pan to coat it generously.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
  • In Panem, the setting for The Hunger Games which is a fictional post-apocalyptic version of North America, even Katniss and Peeta view a Capitol-cut version of Haymitch's games 25 years later, with no trace of the rebel plan detailed in this novel.
    — Dhanika Pineda, NPR, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of trace
Noun
  • Beyond their unique looks, the (3a) and (3a) Pro impress with their 6.77-inch screens, 120Hz adaptive refresh rates, and 3,000 nits of brightness while playing HDR content.
    — Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The 61-year-old actress was dressed to the impress to host a fundraising event for the National Women's History Museum.
    — Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
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