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
Past attempts to teach people to spot AI faces have focused on training viewers to look for visual glitches or statistical fingerprints left behind by a particular image generator, such as a wonky ear or an eye with two pupils.
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Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
29 June 2026
The finish also repels fingerprints and other marks, very much unlike my gray XGIMI Elfin Flip projector.
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New Atlas,
29 June 2026
The sharpest critiques suggest audience fatigue with Gunn’s stylistic fingerprints and concern that the character has drifted from her traditional identity.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Every pair of jeans carries the fingerprints of the people who grew the cotton, spun the yarn, wove the fabric, cut the patterns, and stitched the garment together.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Short was identified by her fingerprints, which were on file for both a job application at an army base and a teenage arrest for underage drinking.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
And although some assembly is required, this smart lock stores up to 50 fingerprints and 100 passcodes, so everyone in your home can gain entry.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
After finding Sky’s body and Paula’s fingerprints on the nail gun, Baxter is ready to make an arrest.
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Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, found that unlike the Pacific Ocean, where temperature swings are more likely related to natural processes, the fingerprints on the Atlantic’s thermostat are distinctly human.
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Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Sam MacDonald,
Scientific American,
29 June 2026
The finish also repels fingerprints and other marks, very much unlike my gray XGIMI Elfin Flip projector.
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New Atlas,
29 June 2026
The sharpest critiques suggest audience fatigue with Gunn’s stylistic fingerprints and concern that the character has drifted from her traditional identity.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
29 June 2026
Every pair of jeans carries the fingerprints of the people who grew the cotton, spun the yarn, wove the fabric, cut the patterns, and stitched the garment together.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Short was identified by her fingerprints, which were on file for both a job application at an army base and a teenage arrest for underage drinking.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
29 June 2026
And although some assembly is required, this smart lock stores up to 50 fingerprints and 100 passcodes, so everyone in your home can gain entry.
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Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
26 June 2026
After finding Sky’s body and Paula’s fingerprints on the nail gun, Baxter is ready to make an arrest.
—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
24 June 2026
The study, published in Geophysical Research Letters, found that unlike the Pacific Ocean, where temperature swings are more likely related to natural processes, the fingerprints on the Atlantic’s thermostat are distinctly human.
—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprints
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Lime Kiln Theater combines all three of those characteristics, offering an annual summer lineup of live performances at its legendary outdoor venue (an old limestone quarry and kiln).
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Continuous review President reviews, according to CSU policy, allow the CSU board of trustees to understand the unique characteristics of each campus, assess their leadership and further the school’s progress.
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Low volatility and low correlation are the whole selling point, the two traits that win an asset a place in a diversified portfolio.
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Those traits can certainly be found in the Dolphins’ draft class.
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Other popular dating services aren’t charging for AI matchmaking features.
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.
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Max’s qualities, as a colleague and friend, were clear for all those who were lucky enough to work with him.
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Experts advise looking beyond dominant traits and considering qualities like collaboration and curiosity when identifying future leaders.
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What are the attributes, skills and qualifications that make this person a superior candidate?
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While a kit’s physical attributes are important for athletes, its appearance is just as significant for fans who sport the jerseys and want to feel connected to their team.
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The work has bounced between several attributions over the years before scholar Giuseppe Porzio identified it as a painting by Glielmo, giving bidders a fresh reason to take notice.
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Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.
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“Fingerprints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprints. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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