fine print
noun
: something thoroughly and often deliberately obscure
especially
: a part of an agreement or document spelling out restrictions and limitations often in small type or obscure language
Examples of fine print in a Sentence
Read the fine print before you sign the contract.
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Some war-weary Republicans were eager to endorse the agreement — if the fine print matches the administration’s summary.
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Just be sure to read the fine print, as a hiccup could stand in the way of the gold.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Both companies provide solid assurances, but the fine print differs.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
That model is now breaking down, especially as major loyalty programs have become increasingly complicated, layered with fine print, dynamic pricing, and ever-changing rules.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 15 June 2026
Just be sure to read the fine print, as a hiccup could stand in the way of the gold.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Both companies provide solid assurances, but the fine print differs.
—Nick Perry, USA Today, 14 June 2026
That model is now breaking down, especially as major loyalty programs have become increasingly complicated, layered with fine print, dynamic pricing, and ever-changing rules.
—Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fine print
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“Fine print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20print. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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