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
Biometrics uses physical characteristics, such as fingerprints, facial recognition software and retinal scans to verify an identity.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Agents can run photos, fingerprints and identifying information.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
After taking his fingerprints and a head shot in the car, officers returned him to his home, Thao said.
—Maria Alejandra Cardona, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Not to mention the cleaning—the fingerprints!
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Expect the back display to get some fingerprints, but a case removes that issue.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
Remove stubborn fingerprints, smudges, food splatters, and other dirt with a microfiber cloth dampened with a solution of equal parts vinegar and water, then buff the area with a dry cloth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Hussen was put into an SUV and driven to a processing center where he was shackled and had his fingerprints taken, the lawsuit says.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 15 Jan. 2026
That’s when a staff member at the Examiner suggested that authorities send the fingerprints using the newspaper’s new Soundphoto machine — an early version of a fax machine.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Agents can run photos, fingerprints and identifying information.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 21 Jan. 2026
After taking his fingerprints and a head shot in the car, officers returned him to his home, Thao said.
—Maria Alejandra Cardona, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Not to mention the cleaning—the fingerprints!
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 19 Jan. 2026
Expect the back display to get some fingerprints, but a case removes that issue.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
Remove stubborn fingerprints, smudges, food splatters, and other dirt with a microfiber cloth dampened with a solution of equal parts vinegar and water, then buff the area with a dry cloth.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2026
Hussen was put into an SUV and driven to a processing center where he was shackled and had his fingerprints taken, the lawsuit says.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 15 Jan. 2026
That’s when a staff member at the Examiner suggested that authorities send the fingerprints using the newspaper’s new Soundphoto machine — an early version of a fax machine.
—Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprints
Noun
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As such, its defining characteristics are mostly tactile rather than visual.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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But there are other factors that needled their way into the evolutionary development of dormancy characteristics.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
9 Jan. 2026
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The character traits of Matt and Davis are in many ways the opposites of the characters in their favorite novels (Matt is a Henry Miller devotee and Davis loves Raymond Carver).—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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White would bring many of the same traits as an explosive scorer who can get paint touches and is also very comfortable firing from 3.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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Products with special features, thoughtful add-ons, and tons of details are hot again in 2026.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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Other features include high ceilings of 9 to 12 feet, modern kitchens and primary bathrooms with double vanities.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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But by the middle of that decade, the club possessed a reputation, a ‘West Ham Way’, qualities of grit and guile personified by Billy Bonds and Trevor Brooking.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
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Our physiognomy, including individual asymmetries, our expressions (macro and micro), the qualities of our complexion, all encode valuable information about age, our mental and physical health, our lived experience and personality.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
15 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Libra will find that their affinity towards each other is based on their juxtaposing attributes, spiritual connection and attraction.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Mahon ran Channel 4 for eight years and is seen as a savvy political and commercial operator, who is sure-footed under scrutiny — all attributes that would serve her well in the hellfire moments that often come with running the BBC.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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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 22 Jan. 2026.
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