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 scratches are like fingerprints in that no two firearms make identical markings.
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Acrylic cover Most frames have an acrylic cover for protection from dust and fingerprints.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
These outsized musical personalities often leave more distinctive fingerprints on the songs than the BTS members themselves do.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Defense attorney Joseph Esparza said there is not DNA evidence, fingerprints or eyewitnesses to place Preciado at the scene of the crime.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Acrylic cover Most frames have an acrylic cover for protection from dust and fingerprints.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
These outsized musical personalities often leave more distinctive fingerprints on the songs than the BTS members themselves do.
—Mitch Therieau, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
Defense attorney Joseph Esparza said there is not DNA evidence, fingerprints or eyewitnesses to place Preciado at the scene of the crime.
—Gabriella Ybarra, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
Noun
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The best Rockies lineups have always offered a blend of characteristics.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Stanford School of Medicine prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Trying to reach for that classic creature feature, Cinemascope, old Hollywood vibe.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s image will be a feature of the exterior of the building, with jumbo video screens showing his face in the footage.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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In an at-home experiment, participants completed psychological profiles that measured the strength of their self-control trait.—
Francine Russo,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
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That trait, mixed with his undying and lifelong love for the organization, can yield very good results.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
27 Mar. 2026
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Boston closed the first quarter with a 17-4 run, getting quality minutes from its bench quartet of Pritchard, Walsh, Luka Garza and Hugo Gonzalez.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Despite the surveillance video, the case is currently suspended due to a lack of investigative leads, with officers saying the video quality is not clear enough to identify a suspect.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Boasting the complete libraries of MCU and Star Wars are undoubted attributes, but continually giving viewers new episodes of both in the same small stretch of time is an undeniable flex.—
Griff Griffin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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For nearly every sport, there are innate attributes that can give an athlete an edge.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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The NewFronts pitch focused on Outcomes+, a new offering for advertisers that aims to improve targeting and attribution, bridging the gap between linear TV and streaming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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One is detection and attribution of climate change—so what does climate change look like?—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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