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
Annual launches have more than doubled since 2019, with each one leaving behind a chemical fingerprint high in the stratosphere.
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New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The trace samples include fingerprints, bits of DNA and other silent evidence.
—Lilia Geho, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
The drug, Ziihera, targets the specific genetic fingerprint of his cancer, his doctors say.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
English has a distinct fingerprint.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
The trace samples include fingerprints, bits of DNA and other silent evidence.
—Lilia Geho, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2025
The drug, Ziihera, targets the specific genetic fingerprint of his cancer, his doctors say.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
English has a distinct fingerprint.
—Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
Noun
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Ancelotti and Zidane certainly had their own tactical ideas, but were also pragmatic and based game plans primarily on the characteristics (strengths and weaknesses) of the squad made available to them.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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For the chattering women, by contrast, the tool of power is writing; and for people who were almost certainly illiterate, the writing takes on almost magical characteristics.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
31 Oct. 2025
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This black turtleneck sweater is designed in a soft cotton and modal blend and features ribbed trim at the collar, cuffs, and hem.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Every backpack has its own unique features—some can fit snuggly under a plane seat, while others come in a water-resistant and lightweight material.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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This trait is due to Virgo’s desire to get along with everyone and keep the drama to a minimum.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Kelly McGreal , Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 Nov. 2025
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Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Your special someone may also possess Venusian attributes, whether in terms of beauty or artistic talent.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Those same attributes have characterised their incredible start to the season.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect appropriate attribution.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Moscow has denied involvement, and security analysts caution that attribution is complicated.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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