imprint
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Few individual protests have left such an imprint on the republic.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
They are raising concerns that, stacked together, they leave a more lasting imprint on how households and businesses set wages and prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
Being a parent is all about unconditional love, but the love Monica has for David is not unconditional, despite her choice to imprint.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
Every event, every force, every particle leaves an imprint that shapes the evolution of the cosmos.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
Such a dress could be made of leather or linen, it might be plain, or Mo might imprint a pattern on it with his tiny decorative stamps.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
In one study, currently under peer review, we found that clumps of imprints behave just like dark matter, an unknown substance that makes up most of the matter in the universe.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2026
"There are so many imprints in my experience of going to the movie theatre as a kid and growing up going to the movies," he said.
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Collectively, those imprints have produced more than 50 New York Times bestsellers.
From Salon ● Apr. 18, 2026
Leading imprints include Scribner, Atria Books and its namesake flagship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
The wind gusted across the tire tracks and imprints of human shoulders and hands; and there was nothing left but broken bottles and a black mark on the ground where the fire had been.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
"The new normal?" poses the Guardian on its front page, imprinted over a heat map graphic of Western Europe and the UK.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
By the time the juveniles migrate in August or September, the location is imprinted on their memory so, when they are ready to breed, usually after two or three years, they will return.
From BBC ● May 2, 2026
“The books I read as a child imprinted on me in a way that books today don’t,” he says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 10, 2026
But skating over the Olympic rings imprinted on the Milan ice rink has "felt different than any other competition," he said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
The Buddha walked away and his look and half-smile remained imprinted on Siddhartha’s memory forever.
From "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse
Monica may spend time with David and choose whether she’d like to activate his imprinting feature, triggering a familial love that looks and feels as real as her biological son’s — at least to David.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
However, scientists have already identified exceptions involving epigenetic mechanisms such as genomic imprinting.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
If there’s another cub in California, the agency may try to pair them up to keep them from imprinting on people, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2025
Howe immediately set about imprinting his methods at Newcastle.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2025
Therefore, imprinting in an animal’s mind the artificial connection that if it does a certain action, say, roll over, it will get a treat can be achieved only by mind-numbing repetition.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
Vocabulary lists containing imprint
Long Way Down
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Number the Stars
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Frindle
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
