as in characteristics
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 fingerprints
Police said his identity will be confirmed through fingerprints.
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Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Experts liken these markers to fingerprints that can help doctors match each patient with the treatment most likely to work for them, making care more precise and personalized than ever before.
—Dr. Noor Shaik, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
The fingerprints of that day are going to be on me for a very long time.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Assistant Prosecutor John Pietrofesa asked her whether wearing gloves would prevent someone from leaving fingerprints.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Splatters, fingerprints, and smudges are a common struggle everyone faces with reading glasses, sunglasses, and blue-light glasses.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
It will be required for all non-EU nationals heading to Europe for a short stay, but the fingerprints of children below 12 years old will not be scanned.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Its genetic fingerprints showed up in mammoths from different eras and regions, hinting at a long-term relationship.
—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
Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Experts liken these markers to fingerprints that can help doctors match each patient with the treatment most likely to work for them, making care more precise and personalized than ever before.
—Dr. Noor Shaik, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
The fingerprints of that day are going to be on me for a very long time.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2025
Assistant Prosecutor John Pietrofesa asked her whether wearing gloves would prevent someone from leaving fingerprints.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Splatters, fingerprints, and smudges are a common struggle everyone faces with reading glasses, sunglasses, and blue-light glasses.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
It will be required for all non-EU nationals heading to Europe for a short stay, but the fingerprints of children below 12 years old will not be scanned.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
Its genetic fingerprints showed up in mammoths from different eras and regions, hinting at a long-term relationship.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprints
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As a professor of science education, one of my goals while preparing future teachers is to introduce them to the characteristics of scientific knowledge and how it is developed.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Typical eldest daughter characteristics include being responsible, independent, empathic, caring, a perfectionist, stressed and anxious, the Cleveland Clinic notes.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Rose, for example, was picked for two fourballs matches, with his high birdie-rate and standout putting both useful traits for the format.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Taxonomists are instead working to preserve a planetary memory—an archive of life—and to decode which traits help creatures adapt, migrate, or otherwise survive in a rapidly changing climate.—
Marion Renault,
The Atlantic,
29 Sep. 2025
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Monica Hooper is an award-winning features writer specializing in entertainment news for Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.—
Dustin Staggs,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cabin-style home’s external features are just as impressive as what’s inside, too.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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Also, research has shown this seasoning has antioxidant qualities.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Reviewers love its texture, temperature-regulating qualities, and its suitability for all seasons.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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In addition to its technical performance attributes—including lightness, durability and elasticity comparable to virgin polyamide—Q-Cycle has a lower environmental impact, too.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Programmatic advertising lets buyers target audiences based on demographics, shopping patterns or other attributes.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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This post was corrected on 21 January 2021 to clarify attributions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
12 Jan. 2021
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“Fingerprints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprints. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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