small print

noun

chiefly British
: the part of an agreement or document that contains important details and that is sometimes written in small letters

Examples of small print in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Both names are etched on his tombstone, though his real name only in small print at the bottom. CBS News, 9 Oct. 2023 The small print at the bottom of sportsbook ads on TV direct you to gambling-addiction sites. Jonathan Taplin, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2023 Start by looking through all available product images, including inside page previews for books, and zoom in or read the small print. Heather Kelly, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2023 As for the small print, applicants must be 18 years or older and a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to apply. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2023 The manufacturer also claims that the LED light is flicker-free and evenly distributes light to help protect against eye strain — a major benefit if studying includes primarily looking at small print on your laptop screen. Elizabeth Berry, Good Housekeeping, 28 Aug. 2023 The Facebook post does not label the content as satire, but the article contains a disclaimer in small print at the bottom of the story that states some of the site’s content is fabricated. Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 25 July 2023 Many programs operated by 2U, for example, include a mention of the company in small print at the bottom of the webpage. Chris Quintana, USA Today, 1 June 2023 She’s only mentioned in small print at the bottom alongside eight others who made contributions. Carol Sutton Lewis, Scientific American, 20 Apr. 2023

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“Small print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20print. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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