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
Combs' team moved for the mistrial after prosecutors asked Los Angeles Fire Department arson investigator Lance Jimenez if fingerprint evidence related to the bombing of Kid Cudi's car had been destroyed; prosecutors also asked about who might have authorized the destruction.
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 May 2025
So, while faces and fingerprints are good enough, the search for something better is always ongoing.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Police legwork broke Mulcahy’s alibis, and advances in technology could now reveal his fingerprints on tape used to cover the mouths of his victims.
—Sarah Beckwith, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
So like, two of my favorite shows of all time, having the fingerprint of this man, and then being invited into his feature directorial debut is so dreamy.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 28 May 2025
So, while faces and fingerprints are good enough, the search for something better is always ongoing.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
Police legwork broke Mulcahy’s alibis, and advances in technology could now reveal his fingerprints on tape used to cover the mouths of his victims.
—Sarah Beckwith, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
So like, two of my favorite shows of all time, having the fingerprint of this man, and then being invited into his feature directorial debut is so dreamy.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
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Besides searching for the likes of methane and ammonia, the characteristics of the planet's atmosphere discernible to JWST could point to which formation model – core accretion or disk instability – is the correct one, or even whether a brand new formation model is needed.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
4 June 2025
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Key characteristics of individuals with big egos in the workplace include: Domineering behavior.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The stylish design comes in four color options to fit nearly any space, while the 360-degree swivel feature allows for quiet, seamless movement.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Low-cost subscriptions can offer robust features like centralized management dashboards, advanced reporting and dedicated support.—
Harry Kazakian,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The study found that, once again, this trait strongly predicted breadcrumbing, and was also associated with ghosting behaviors.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Compared with the other dragons in the original, which character designer Nico Marlet imagined with comically lopsided proportions — bulgy eyes, oversize heads, ungainly fangs — Toothless was an elegant mix of feline and canine traits, mapped onto a sleek black reptilian body.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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Other air quality alerts are in place in Nebraska, the Great Lakes and parts of the Northeast.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Executive chef Nicolas Piatti sources quality ingredients from across the country to highlight the richness of the terroir and culinary traditions.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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Maybe being great at 10 out of 10 things makes a team member an A-plus, but if someone just has 7 out of 10, then focus on enhancing those key attributes even more.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Blue has all the attributes needed to be a great rescue dog to the right home and family.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Especially in performance marketing, where affiliate programs, attribution logic and performance optimization all run on technical fluency and human judgment.—
David Pickard,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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The design also balances user experience with publisher ecosystem health by ensuring clear attribution and driving traffic back to original sources.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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