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
Remove stubborn fingerprints, smudges, food splatters, and other dirt with a microfiber cloth dampened with a solution of equal parts vinegar and water, then buff the area with a dry cloth.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
That’s when a staff member at the Examiner suggested that authorities send the fingerprints using the newspaper’s new Soundphoto machine — an early version of a fax machine.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Hackers stole highly sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, fingerprints and answers to background-investigation questions, some of which included data pertaining to our parents, siblings and children.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
While the material may be a high-maintenance choice (fingerprints galore), the timeless material is having a resurgence thanks to the chrome trend.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
That’s when a staff member at the Examiner suggested that authorities send the fingerprints using the newspaper’s new Soundphoto machine — an early version of a fax machine.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Hackers stole highly sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, fingerprints and answers to background-investigation questions, some of which included data pertaining to our parents, siblings and children.
—Barbara McQuade, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026
While the material may be a high-maintenance choice (fingerprints galore), the timeless material is having a resurgence thanks to the chrome trend.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
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Music therapy seeks to tap into that innate characteristic of humankind.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Both have dim, mysterious companions with unusual characteristics.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The industry has faced an apparent stagnation over the last 20 years, and during this period, Martell said modest, low-budget material was made over major feature films.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
21 Jan. 2026
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The report says that this financial dependence may also make people less likely to report problems and change the data that platforms use to make safety features.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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And despite more than a century of academic debate, anthropologists cannot agree on a definitive explanation for why our species has evolved this trait.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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So did unassuming athleticism, a trait that most every teammate or coach notes about Stidham.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Their mission is to represent the highest level of excellence in the world of wine; to be synonymous with both exquisite quality and sustainability; to blend family heritage and innovation; and to be aspirational through their vision and passion.—
Yuri Shima,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
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Sporting the Lululemon logo became a status symbol, owing to its performance attributes, fashion-forward styling and premium pricing—leggings start at about $100.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Pinterest sought a color that is fun, energizing, and cheerful, and Persimmon rolls all those attributes into one playful shade.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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By embedding Lemonaide’s AI tooling into this system, BeatStars positions attribution and compensation as enforceable processes rather than voluntary commitments.—
Virginie Berger,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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The attribution of climate change to extreme heat has the strongest connection and highest confidence compared to all other weather events.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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