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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That fingerprint can identify you uniquely across sites, even without cookies.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Chemical fingerprints from volcanic rock offer hints of what’s happening in the mantle below the area where three rift zones meet in East Africa
A spot in eastern Africa called the Afar Triangle marks the meeting point of three rift zones—lines where Earth’s crust is being rent apart.
—Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 7 July 2025
Defense Attorney David Hopkins, however, said the prosecution's evidence is weak, with no DNA, fingerprints or witnesses.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Astronomers have now found this kind of calcium fingerprint in a supernova’s remains.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025
Chemical fingerprints from volcanic rock offer hints of what’s happening in the mantle below the area where three rift zones meet in East Africa
A spot in eastern Africa called the Afar Triangle marks the meeting point of three rift zones—lines where Earth’s crust is being rent apart.
—Nora Bradford, Scientific American, 7 July 2025
Defense Attorney David Hopkins, however, said the prosecution's evidence is weak, with no DNA, fingerprints or witnesses.
—Kelly Puente, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Astronomers have now found this kind of calcium fingerprint in a supernova’s remains.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
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There are nearly 50 species of pine trees native to North America with diverse characteristics and growing preferences.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
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For each characteristic, respondents could choose a rating of excellent, above average, average, below average, or poor.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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At 44-feet long, the town's new ladder truck has a compact wheelbase for improved maneuverability— an essential feature for navigating the town’s narrower roads and residential areas, Interim Fire Chief Matthew Lupo explained.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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Its auto-pause technology is a special feature that prevents overheating by stopping airflow after three seconds of inactivity.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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What wasn’t reported was Rivera’s aversion to pitches coming near him, a trait that’s fatal to long-term hitting success.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 July 2025
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This industry-wide trait is also reflected in valuation standards.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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New York is getting a quality scorer to lead the second unit.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Overall, the fall 2026 collections to be presented at the fair hinge on classics, with a chic and timeless allure with a tactile and cocooning quality.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Delap’s performance was less easy to evaluate, but there were more signs that his speed, aggression and direct running are excellent raw attributes to work with.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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One of Hargitay’s themes is the toxicity of fame, especially when it’s awarded not for your accomplishments but your attributes.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Unlike high-profile hacks with clear attribution and corporate response, this breach is fragmented.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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So the attribution of anthropogenic climate change was proven beyond reasonable doubt, with 97% acceptance among scientists.—
Oliver Swainston,
Space.com,
28 June 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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