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
Consumers should read the fine print before signing up.
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Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
At issue now is the fine print of one of America’s landmark environmental laws, the Clean Air Act.
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Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
22 June 2026
Technically, it may have been disclosed on the hotel’s website, but it’s buried in fine print that many customers don’t notice.
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Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Also, remember to read the fine print.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
At issue now is the fine print of one of America’s landmark environmental laws, the Clean Air Act.
—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
22 June 2026
Technically, it may have been disclosed on the hotel’s website, but it’s buried in fine print that many customers don’t notice.
—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Also, remember to read the fine print.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
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“Fine print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20print. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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