Thesaurus results for FOOTPRINTS

footprints

noun

plural of footprint

as in footsteps

the mark or impression made by a foot mysterious footprints along the beach

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Recent Examples of footprints Her massive concrete site-work, which takes up the entirety of the Geffen Galleries plaza, is peppered with fragmentary representations of the Mesoamerican deity Quetzalcoatl and the simulated footprints of Californian fauna. — George Baker, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 There’s action in Beverly Hills, as luxury brands, developers and restaurant groups expand their footprints and make bigger bets on the city. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Sid Kurtz and crew, Tulalip, Washington SharkCar has one of the simplest ideas here and one of the biggest footprints. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The majority of home construction across the state continues to be single-family homes — with increasingly large footprints — or the classic four- or five-story apartment building, usually for rent, Fulton said. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026 The researchers also note any other signs of bear activity in the area, such as footprints, scat or a sighting of a live bear. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026 Look down for wet footprints, use handrails where available, wear footwear with traction, and keep one hand free to help your balance. — Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 Instead of dropping an off-the-shelf industrial layout into an unwilling town, teams can dynamically adjust spatial footprints, integrate natural sound barriers, and match structural envelopes to local architectural vernacular. — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026 In New York, even as other mega-galleries trim their footprints, Gagosian recently opening a new flagship in New York. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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footsteps

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Cook followed in Jobs' footsteps, taking the stage for every major Apple product launch, which garners headlines and millions of viewers around the world.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Orbitals follows in these classics’ footsteps, tackling subjects like agency of choice and forgiveness.

— George Yang, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

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