Thesaurus results for FINGERPRINT

fingerprint

noun

ˈfiŋ-gər-ˌprint

Definition of fingerprint

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 Freshen Stainless Steel Coconut oil can be a great product for cleaning stainless steel, says home and pool expert Jeremy Yamaguchi, CEO of Cabana—specifically to remove fingerprints and smudges. — Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 17 Sep. 2026 Different chemical elements absorb and emit different wavelengths of light, marking that spectrum with different characteristic fingerprints. — Rahul Rao, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026 The gun recovered didn’t have any fingerprints on it, The Times’ Jerry Cohen reported in 1969. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 By the time the final whistle blew on Sunday night, Week 1 had left fingerprints across the HBCU football landscape. — Wilton Jackson, AJC.com, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fingerprint

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Noun

Also, its rolling olive oil cart, replete with its own menu describing the oils’ characteristics and origins, allows passengers to sample many.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
The design is part of Kairos Power’s approach to developing advanced reactors with different safety characteristics from traditional nuclear plants.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of characteristic

Noun

De Jong plans to redevelop the building with 25 housing units, in a mix of studios, one-bedrooms and two-bedrooms, alongside resident amenities and a commercial space on the first floor, plans show, while restoring historic features.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
Such thoughtful considerations are also evident with the 16-way adjustable seats in the front, complete with their own climate control and massage features.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of feature

Noun

Below, Forbes Coaches Council members share some unusual questions to ask and the kinds of traits or behaviors their answers may reveal.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
The early amphibian is described in a study published today in the Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, and is an example of how some of the classic traits seen in today’s living frogs and salamanders evolved.

— Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of trait

Noun

Commercial proving ground with regulatory progress The material has precise chemical qualities that are critical for nuclear operations.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The Spritz, like most Aperol drinks, lean heavily into its summery qualities and try to hide the bitterness under the rug.

— Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of quality

Noun

But a president whose public attention shows no discipline, discernment, or patience isn’t going to discover those attributes at the necessary scale when the cameras turn away.

— John Dickerson, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026
Under the new agreement, Google will receive environmental attribute certificates (EACs) from a portion (up to 91,000 metric tons) of the steel produced in Stegra’s first year of production.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026