IMPRINT Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈim-ˌprint

Definition of imprint

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

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

Wayward Girls by Susan Wiggs is available in paperback from William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. — Literary Hub, 1 July 2026 The author adds that he's thrilled to collaborate with Penguin Random House's inclusive and diverse imprint, Kolika, and its executive editor, Zareen Jaffrey, to bring his story to fruition. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026

Verb

In contrast, Farrell’s personal tastes have been imprinted on the landscape. — Rachel Corbett, Curbed, 24 June 2026 Where the two artists differ is how Avedon imprinted his specific style on his art, while Howard is more reticent to do so. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for imprint

Recent Examples of Synonyms for imprint

Noun

Scouts report back, and the rest of the colony follows the trail to your table.

— Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Visitors can explore a network of scenic loop trails that wind through salt marshes and mangrove habitats, or opt for shorter, accessible paths with sweeping views over the Indian River Lagoon.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026

Definition of trail

Noun

The complaint accuses Cal-Maine, Hickman's and Versova of conspiring to submit bids to influence egg price quotations, creating the impression there was a greater demand than there actually was.

— Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Set in the pink of a romantic sunset was an impression of Buraq, the steed that had carried the Prophet to heaven and back and shown him the wonders of Paradise.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026

Definition of impression

Verb

Oven cleaners are not safe for glass doors and can cause permanent damage like cloudiness or chemical etching.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
All etched into the face of a man who spent his presidency fighting to hold together a nation that seemed determined to tear itself apart.

— Chris Kenning, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of etch

Noun

Its designs were suited to its urban New England market — three stories high with a narrow footprint.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
While cementing his handprints and footprints at the TCL Chinese Theatre last June, Bardem thanked his wife and children for standing by him throughout his career.

— Charlie Carballo, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of footprint

Noun

While print and digital journalism come close, TV, radio, and the movies exist a primarily ‘values-free’ zone, where entertainment is the overriding priority.

— Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
But Swisher, who has evolved from a traditional print journalist to business owner and podcast host, has few rivals who can match her technology expertise and connect those observations to the broader political debate.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of print

Verb

These include an elite Viking Age burial site unearthed near Lisbjerg and engraved 9th century silver bangles, found in Elsted, that functioned as currency whose value was determined by the jewelry’s weight.

— Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
The ring now bears both women's wedding dates engraved side by side.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of engrave

Noun

Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 1 July 2026
When its inevitable end arrives, the sun’s core will exhaust the last traces of hydrogen fuel and kick off the first stellar death pangs.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 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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