as in characteristic
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind
regards a sense of permanence as one of the fingerprints of a civilized society
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Recent Examples of fingerprint
The human fingerprint on global warming was likely evident in Earth’s atmosphere far earlier than previously thought—even before the invention of modern cars, a new study says.
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Even if those criteria are met, the database will only yield a name if the person’s fingerprints are already in the system.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
From lo-fi hip-hop to chamber pop, from acid funk to orchestral rock, the fingerprints remain.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
Your fingerprints, the ridges on your tongue and the patterns on your irises are all unique to you.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025
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Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
Even if those criteria are met, the database will only yield a name if the person’s fingerprints are already in the system.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
From lo-fi hip-hop to chamber pop, from acid funk to orchestral rock, the fingerprints remain.
—Philip Martin, Arkansas Online, 15 June 2025
Your fingerprints, the ridges on your tongue and the patterns on your irises are all unique to you.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
Noun
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This means the fruit from the seedling will closely resemble that of the parent plant in flavor and other characteristics.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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Two other graves, isolated from the rest, show the same characteristics.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 June 2025
Noun
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The only above-ground feature is a rooftop penthouse, while everything else is tucked deep underground.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2025
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Though Sony will only handle the full international rollouts on those four features, the agreement is described as a multi-year deal.—
J. Kim Murphy,
Variety,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The Dalmatian Club of America, for example, spent decades urging breeders to euthanize deaf puppies so the trait wouldn’t spread.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, the study also found a correlation between breathing traits and a person’s mental health.—
Jay Kakade
June 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Easy to assemble and great quality for the price, the AeroPilates Reformer Premier Studio 700 is a solid entry point for beginners.—
Amy Wilkinson,
SELF,
1 July 2025
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New York is getting a quality scorer to lead the second unit.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Delap’s performance was less easy to evaluate, but there were more signs that his speed, aggression and direct running are excellent raw attributes to work with.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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One of Hargitay’s themes is the toxicity of fame, especially when it’s awarded not for your accomplishments but your attributes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Like attribution, data aggregation has always been complex for businesses with smaller marketing budgets.—
John Readman,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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The smaller figure’s attribution was meant to say Nvidia.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
22 June 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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