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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But the sticker price is still steep for most people, and the fine print matters.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The fine print for Mint's bundle notes the possibility of slower speeds if T-Mobile's network slows and a wireless user has used more than 50GB of data in a month; on Minternet, that threshold is 1TB.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Take time to read the fine print on the packaging, paying special attention to application directions and caution statements.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
The fine print on mattress warranties can be very specific and vary wildly from one manufacturer to the next.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The fine print for Mint's bundle notes the possibility of slower speeds if T-Mobile's network slows and a wireless user has used more than 50GB of data in a month; on Minternet, that threshold is 1TB.
—Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Take time to read the fine print on the packaging, paying special attention to application directions and caution statements.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Apr. 2026
The fine print on mattress warranties can be very specific and vary wildly from one manufacturer to the next.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 3 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 11 Apr. 2026.
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