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
Its genetic fingerprints showed up in mammoths from different eras and regions, hinting at a long-term relationship.
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Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
After weeks of rumors that the late icon’s fingerprints would be on the fourth track of the pop star’s upcoming The Life of a Showgirl album, Billboard can confirm that to be the case.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Using a cloth to prevent fingerprints, hold each wine glass by the base and hold it upside down over the steam.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
His fingerprints all over every ball Matthew Stafford threw his way – and all over the Rams’ 27-20 victory over the previously unbeaten Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
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Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 30 Sep. 2025
After weeks of rumors that the late icon’s fingerprints would be on the fourth track of the pop star’s upcoming The Life of a Showgirl album, Billboard can confirm that to be the case.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2025
Using a cloth to prevent fingerprints, hold each wine glass by the base and hold it upside down over the steam.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
His fingerprints all over every ball Matthew Stafford threw his way – and all over the Rams’ 27-20 victory over the previously unbeaten Indianapolis Colts at SoFi Stadium.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
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Early on, astronomers were able to determine with a high degree of certainty that the object is a comet, but work has continued to get a better idea of its size and phyisical characteristics.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Each house will be defined by a sign with certain characteristics that will map out your life.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Naturally, these aren't feature-packed as an iPad with a stylus – but that's sort of the point.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each of the 16 guest rooms is equipped for luxury, with features like Grown Alchemist bath products and Frette towels, and the blooming gardens below are perfect for a stroll or for setting up shop in the afternoons with a book.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
1 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.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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More importantly, both people have to actually want to share the role, which is a trait that doesn’t always align with personalities drawn to being a CEO.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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Ndiaye, stationed on the right, had more space to conjure the game-winning moment of quality.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Those attributes — earning Piccioli a reputation in fashion as one of its great romantics — were also apparent in his designs for Balenciaga, which incorporated plenty of thoughtful details that referenced the archive.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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One of Lipa’s most significant attributes is the husky tone of her mezzo-soprano, lending a gritty roughness to her songs’ pop polish.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
5 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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OpenAI likely isn’t getting financial credit for its role in that transaction, because the old ways of tracking purchase credit through cookies and last-click attribution largely don’t work in this new world.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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