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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At least, not without a ton of footnotes, caveats and fine print.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Many of these high-quality mattresses include sleep trials, 10-year warranties, and free shipping, but be sure to check the fine print before hitting that checkout button.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
But — critics have warned — there's a lot of fine print.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, make sure to review the fine print in your card and what terms may apply.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Many of these high-quality mattresses include sleep trials, 10-year warranties, and free shipping, but be sure to check the fine print before hitting that checkout button.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
But — critics have warned — there's a lot of fine print.
—Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
However, make sure to review the fine print in your card and what terms may apply.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
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 10 Sep. 2025.
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