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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Look for exclusions and coverage caps, and always read the fine print to avoid surprise charges and claim denials.
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The important thing is to pay very close attention to the fine print.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The stipulations continue, buried in the fine print.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
As always, read the fine print for restrictions.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
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Dan Simms, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026
The important thing is to pay very close attention to the fine print.
—Harlan Vaughn, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The stipulations continue, buried in the fine print.
—Julie Carr Smyth, Fortune, 14 Mar. 2026
As always, read the fine print for restrictions.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 2026.
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