1
: one that pierces with a point
2
a
: one that adheres or causes adhesion
b
: a slip of paper with adhesive back that can be fastened to a surface
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The city ticketed multiple times for the same violation, such as the absence of a city sticker, and thus the cumulative penalties exceeded the cap.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Like the case against Born United, Buc-ee's argued that Owl & Anchor used its beaver in various merchandise designs, including stickers.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The various stickers on the door support an array of issues, including LGBTQ+, women’s and immigrant rights.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
The automaker responded to crushing tariff costs by announcing its intent to add 25% import fees to stickers of vehicles assembled in foreign countries.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Like the case against Born United, Buc-ee's argued that Owl & Anchor used its beaver in various merchandise designs, including stickers.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The various stickers on the door support an array of issues, including LGBTQ+, women’s and immigrant rights.
—Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
The automaker responded to crushing tariff costs by announcing its intent to add 25% import fees to stickers of vehicles assembled in foreign countries.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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“Sticker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sticker. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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sticker
noun
stick·er
ˈstik-ər 
1
: something that pierces with a point
2
a
: something that clings (as a bur) or causes clinging (as glue)
b
: a slip of paper with gummed back that clings to a surface
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