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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Marketplace listings bury critical details in fine print.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The new spot from Hims & Hers notes that its doctors are around to chat, and—in the fine print—mentions that a consultation with a provider is required before receiving treatment.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
The fine print varies by card, but you're typically covered for delays that require an overnight stay or exceed 12 hours (six hours for premium trip delay coverage).
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
The long list of side effects, detailed in fine print on package inserts and discussed in exam rooms over the years, pose barriers to many patients, doctors say.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Feb. 2026
The new spot from Hims & Hers notes that its doctors are around to chat, and—in the fine print—mentions that a consultation with a provider is required before receiving treatment.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
The fine print varies by card, but you're typically covered for delays that require an overnight stay or exceed 12 hours (six hours for premium trip delay coverage).
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2026
The long list of side effects, detailed in fine print on package inserts and discussed in exam rooms over the years, pose barriers to many patients, doctors say.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Fine print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20print. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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