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
Starlight filtered through its atmosphere, carrying the fingerprints of atmospheric molecules to the telescope.
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Daniel Apai, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Researchers detected chemical fingerprints of at least one, if not two, molecules—dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS)—in the atmosphere of K2-18b, a planet outside of our solar system, 124 light years away from Earth.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the astronomers, led by the University of Cambridge, have detected the chemical fingerprints of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and/or dimethyl disulfide (DMDS), in the atmosphere of the exoplanet K2-18b, which orbits its star in the habitable zone.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
The sculpture, which resembles a giant blood-red fingerprint, is inscribed with the names of 50 Apsáalooke chiefs who were coerced by the U.S. government into using their thumbprints to cede their tribal lands.
—Lauren Gallow, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Daniel Apai, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Researchers detected chemical fingerprints of at least one, if not two, molecules—dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and dimethyl disulfide (DMDS)—in the atmosphere of K2-18b, a planet outside of our solar system, 124 light years away from Earth.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the astronomers, led by the University of Cambridge, have detected the chemical fingerprints of dimethyl sulfide (DMS) and/or dimethyl disulfide (DMDS), in the atmosphere of the exoplanet K2-18b, which orbits its star in the habitable zone.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
The sculpture, which resembles a giant blood-red fingerprint, is inscribed with the names of 50 Apsáalooke chiefs who were coerced by the U.S. government into using their thumbprints to cede their tribal lands.
—Lauren Gallow, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
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In 2010, for example, literary scholar Julie Brown suggested that renowned American poet Emily Dickinson had characteristics – such as sensory issues, social quirkiness and a savant’s command of language – that align with those of some individuals on the autism spectrum.—
Bradley J. Irish,
The Conversation,
29 Apr. 2025
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Users still can't control the number of speakers, their demographic characteristics, accents, or conversation length.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Pascal isn’t the only performer in the family: Lux has starred in the 2022 feature film California and Amazon original series La Jauria as well as Veinteanero a los 40, a Chilean soap opera.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
28 Apr. 2025
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The company, which has recently released features such as Flow, Hard Truths and My Favourite Cake, plans to launch Post Truth in the second half of June in at least 20 Turkish cities.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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While the natural traits and intellect of Gates and Allen were crucial for Microsoft’s eventual success, so too was their willingness to learn from an early failure and apply themselves in a new venture.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bill Snellings Self-reliance is a cherished American trait, and men in particular embrace it.—
Ashley Milne-Tyte,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Michael R. Wickline,
Arkansas Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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What are the most important qualities for the person who replaces outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes?: 1) Must be willing to listen to the community and take the time to build rapport and trust.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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The risk tolerance of an organization will determine the weighting of these attributes or whether they'll simply be ignored.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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These attributes position the company as a forward-thinking leader in the denim industry, capable of adapting to market dynamics while prioritizing environmental responsibility.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Apr. 2025
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This article has been updated to correct the attribution for a quote.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Build attribution models to justify budget allocation for all marketing campaigns and activities.—
Deboshree Sarkar,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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