ring finger
noun
: the third finger especially of the left hand counting the index finger as the first
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The Houston Astros sent All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña to see a hand specialist on Thursday for further examination of an injury to his right ring finger that has made his immediate availability for the World Baseball Classic unclear.
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ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
In new promotional photos for her upcoming film, The Drama, a gold band could be seen on her ring finger, along with a faux engagement ring.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Beyoncé's ring finger tiptoed into accent nail territory with a gold and silver metallic texture applied to the tip.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
As the shoot unfolds, Clyde can be found affectionately rubbing Hayley’s hand, gently playing with the wedding band on her ring finger.
—Cierra Black, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
In new promotional photos for her upcoming film, The Drama, a gold band could be seen on her ring finger, along with a faux engagement ring.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
Beyoncé's ring finger tiptoed into accent nail territory with a gold and silver metallic texture applied to the tip.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
As the shoot unfolds, Clyde can be found affectionately rubbing Hayley’s hand, gently playing with the wedding band on her ring finger.
—Cierra Black, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
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“Ring finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20finger. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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