fingerprints

noun

plural of fingerprint
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 But a long pipeline of projects already in production ensures that Gunn and Safran’s fingerprints will be on DC Studios for a while to come. — Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026 Fingerprint specialist Gilbert Aguilar, a defense witness, testified that police knew that Simpson's fingerprints did not match the identifiable prints recovered at the crime scene. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 These isotopes act as geochemical fingerprints, allowing researchers to distinguish material originating from Mars from rocks belonging to Earth or other planetary bodies. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026 The fingerprints of Pinochet’s regime are never far away in Santiago. — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026 His fingerprints are all over contemporary fashion, including the celebrity brands that followed in his wake. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 5 Nov. 2026 Scanning faces and fingerprints has become routine for unlocking phones and computers. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026 Wipe Down High-Touch Surfaces Frequently touched surfaces like light switches, door handles, and cabinet pulls can collect fingerprints and grime with everyday use, says Gonzalez. — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026 Instead of bright or pure white finishes, creamy tones are more forgiving against scuffs, fingerprints, smudges, and everyday kitchen messes. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 3 Nov. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprints
  1. characteristics
  2. traits
  3. features
  4. qualities
  5. attributes
  6. attributions
Noun
  • These nonverbal characteristics are important for conveying emotion, and paralyzed people unable to move their facial muscles lose their ability to communicate in this critical dimension.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Kimberly-Clark shares rose on Thursday after the Huggies parent reported better-than-feared third-quarter results, showcasing the defensive characteristics that attracted us to the stock in the first place.
    — Jeff Marks,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • Claude is destined to imitate these human traits and mirror the human examples provided to it, including acting like a colleague or friend.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The answers are also likely to implicate a variety of traits beyond simple emotional control.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of traits
Noun
  • Shane Hemphill is a landscape design expert and co-founder of Art of the Yard, a Denver company that specializes in water features and garden landscapes.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Accessibility Public spaces, restaurants, fitness center, spa, pools, and guest rooms with accessibility features are available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of features
Noun
  • In response, Kiley spent the race trying to emphasize his qualities as a political moderate.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The farm animals are portrayed anthropomorphically, setting the stage for the narrative of the farm animals having human-like qualities.
    — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of qualities
Noun
  • One of the property’s biggest attributes was a surprising quarter-acre backyard.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • For Brandeis, our ad campaign focused on its core historical attributes of social justice and as a welcoming and safe home for all individuals.
    — Ellis Verdi, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of attributes
Noun
  • Yet many appeared eager to take Feldstein’s shifting attributions at face value.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • In two cases, the publishers added specific attributions, as had been required of Miller’s book.
    — Jessica Meszaros, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of attributions

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