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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With this proposal approved, the city can now negotiate the fine print with the Cowboys before closing the deal in 2028.
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Klosterman suggests reading the fine print.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Shipowners are rushing to understand the fine print of a US-Iran ceasefire that could temporarily unblock the Strait of Hormuz and, at least in theory, provide an exit window for more than 800 vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf.
—Weilun Soon, Bloomberg, 8 Apr. 2026
But the sticker price is still steep for most people, and the fine print matters.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Apr. 2026
Klosterman suggests reading the fine print.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Shipowners are rushing to understand the fine print of a US-Iran ceasefire that could temporarily unblock the Strait of Hormuz and, at least in theory, provide an exit window for more than 800 vessels trapped in the Persian Gulf.
—Weilun Soon, Bloomberg, 8 Apr. 2026
But the sticker price is still steep for most people, and the fine print matters.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 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 24 Apr. 2026.
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