ring finger
noun
: the third finger especially of the left hand counting the index finger as the first
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Beyoncé's ring finger tiptoed into accent nail territory with a gold and silver metallic texture applied to the tip.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Zendaya confirmed her engagement to Tom Holland after showing up at the 2025 Golden Globes with a massive diamond on her ring finger.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 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
Usually, the thumb and index fingers will be affected, although the middle and ring fingers may also begin to have tingling sensations over time.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 17 Feb. 2026
Zendaya confirmed her engagement to Tom Holland after showing up at the 2025 Golden Globes with a massive diamond on her ring finger.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 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
Usually, the thumb and index fingers will be affected, although the middle and ring fingers may also begin to have tingling sensations over time.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Ring finger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ring%20finger. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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