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 man was arrested and taken to the Troop F state police barracks where his fingerprints were used to identify him as 32-year-old Henrry Zavalavillatoro of New Haven, according to state police.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2025
Barker's fingerprints were found on an empty gas can found by police along the kidnapping route, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Popovich’s fingerprints are all over the NBA today, in particular with the schedule.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 May 2025
However, for still unclear reasons, the prints were never entered into a fingerprint database, known as AFIS.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2025
Barker's fingerprints were found on an empty gas can found by police along the kidnapping route, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 6 May 2025
Popovich’s fingerprints are all over the NBA today, in particular with the schedule.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 May 2025
However, for still unclear reasons, the prints were never entered into a fingerprint database, known as AFIS.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
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North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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The Jubilee first set sail in 2023, and includes features like IMAX theaters, a rollercoaster, and rope courses, perfect to keep solo travelers and families busy.—
Martie Bowser,
Essence,
22 May 2025
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Pinho was previously in Cannes with debut feature film The Nothing Factory, which premiered in Cannes Directors’ Fortnight in 2017, receiving the Fipresci Prize.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
22 May 2025
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Powered by Adelaide, Forbes AI Psychological safety, defined by McKinsey as the absence of interpersonal fear, is often cited as a defining trait of high-performing, innovative teams.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Wirtz is focused more on the micro, with delicate touches and deft flicks, compared to Szoboszlai’s macro traits of energy and power.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
15 May 2025
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Just American beef heading overseas to meet growing demand, backed by the highest standards in the world and a brand of quality that sells itself.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The 22-year-old striker is experiencing a difficult second season at the club, yet has the raw attributes to be a good No 9.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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This sort of climate analysis—based on slow changes in animal teeth, as well as their mass and other attributes at a single site—has never been published in the scientific literature.—
Michael Ray Taylor,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 May 2025
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As the pollster noted, respondents' choices could be an endorsement or an attribution of blame, depending on their assessment of current economic conditions.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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In some ways, attribution bias serves the purpose of promoting self-esteem, which helps people overcome challenges in life, White said.—
Kameryn Griesser,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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