as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
regards a sense of permanence as one of the fingerprints of a civilized society
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Recent Examples of fingerprint
YouTube’s game broadcast was largely traditional, with Rich Eisen and Kurt Warner commentating, though the web giant added its own fingerprint to moments around the action.
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This helps smooth out fingerprints or uneven spots, giving the frame a more professional look.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner confirmed Kruglov’s identity using fingerprints.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
On the flip side, scratches can be complicated to remove, and any fingerprints and hard water can leave marks on your sink.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
This helps smooth out fingerprints or uneven spots, giving the frame a more professional look.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday, the Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner confirmed Kruglov’s identity using fingerprints.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
On the flip side, scratches can be complicated to remove, and any fingerprints and hard water can leave marks on your sink.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
Noun
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These characteristics make the merger an almost exact replica of that first, groundbreaking detection from 10 years ago, according to Isi.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our panel said the leading characteristic of this fish is its robust, punchy flavor and emphasized the anchovies should have a balance of salt and umami.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 2025 Ford Explorer’s welcome new features add function to an already good midsize SUV.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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His killing could become not just a tragedy but a catalyst—an event that radicalizes ever more Americans, less an aberration than a feature of our increasingly perilous national politics.—
Eric Cortellessa,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Those traits all kind of culminated in me joining the Kansas City Defender around the time of the protests.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shoddy-Mushroom-8456/Shoddy-Mushroom-8456 Others thought Bella could be a Goldador—a popular cross between a golden retriever and a Labrador retriever, combining the traits of both breeds.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Moderate air quality in general is expected though areas immediately north and west of the fire could see up to unhealthy air quality.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Both are designed to bring café-quality coffee to the home kitchen with zero fuss.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Documenting positive attributes such as community involvement, steady employment, family support, and other meaningful contributions is also a wise move.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Lazar said the key attribute a successful prime minister must now have is the ability to unify the blocs of the National Assembly, which want to avoid another dissolution of parliament.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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Name your sources or skip the attribution.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Most often, in fact, the messages received from mediums were from soldiers, and they were detailed enough to fill entire books which were published under the attribution of the soldier’s name.—
Alice Vernon
September 8,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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