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
The human fingerprint on global warming was likely evident in Earth’s atmosphere far earlier than previously thought—even before the invention of modern cars, a new study says.
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Even if those criteria are met, the database will only yield a name if the person’s fingerprints are already in the system.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
From lo-fi hip-hop to chamber pop, from acid funk to orchestral rock, the fingerprints remain.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
Your fingerprints, the ridges on your tongue and the patterns on your irises are all unique to you.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Even if those criteria are met, the database will only yield a name if the person’s fingerprints are already in the system.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
From lo-fi hip-hop to chamber pop, from acid funk to orchestral rock, the fingerprints remain.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
Your fingerprints, the ridges on your tongue and the patterns on your irises are all unique to you.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
Noun
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This means the fruit from the seedling will closely resemble that of the parent plant in flavor and other characteristics.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Two other graves, isolated from the rest, show the same characteristics.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
Noun
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Its auto-pause technology is a special feature that prevents overheating by stopping airflow after three seconds of inactivity.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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That version comes equipped with the Meta AI voice assistant and includes features that, when tethered to a smartphone, lets users identify city landmarks, get recipes when looking at ingredients and record and send voice messages on WhatsApp and Messenger.—
Karen Gilchrist,
CNBC,
9 July 2025
Noun
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What wasn’t reported was Rivera’s aversion to pitches coming near him, a trait that’s fatal to long-term hitting success.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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This method allowed scientists to precisely manipulate traits like shape, color, and pattern — something impossible to do with living specimens.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Easy to assemble and great quality for the price, the AeroPilates Reformer Premier Studio 700 is a solid entry point for beginners.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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Overall, the fall 2026 collections to be presented at the fair hinge on classics, with a chic and timeless allure with a tactile and cocooning quality.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Delap’s performance was less easy to evaluate, but there were more signs that his speed, aggression and direct running are excellent raw attributes to work with.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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One of Hargitay’s themes is the toxicity of fame, especially when it’s awarded not for your accomplishments but your attributes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Unlike high-profile hacks with clear attribution and corporate response, this breach is fragmented.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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So the attribution of anthropogenic climate change was proven beyond reasonable doubt, with 97% acceptance among scientists.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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