Thesaurus results for FINGERPRINTS

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 Use the dish soap and water solution to wipe down hardware and cords to remove fingerprints, dust, and grime. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 1 July 2026 When the fingerprints match across multiple cases in different states, scientists know to look for a common source. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026 Smith has his fingerprints on every Canes acquisition in Cristobal’s four years here. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 July 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. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 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 Police identified one of the suspects from fingerprints lifted off of the Mazda, which was recovered at the Palms Hotel in Oakland. — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 The sharpest critiques suggest audience fatigue with Gunn’s stylistic fingerprints and concern that the character has drifted from her traditional identity. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 29 June 2026 The finish also repels fingerprints and other marks, very much unlike my gray XGIMI Elfin Flip projector. — New Atlas, 29 June 2026

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Noun

Due to her limited knowledge of the lore, there were characteristics that guided her transformation.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 July 2026
Three months later, the Supreme Court voted to allow immigration agents to stop people based on racial or ethnic characteristics while still-ongoing litigation against it proceeded.

— Ken B. Morales, ProPublica, 1 July 2026

Definition of characteristics

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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Despite numerous myths, a cat's fur color does not impact its personality traits.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of traits

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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.

— Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Organizing Elements To really put your mudroom over the top, consider incorporating features that help make organizing your home easier.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 4 July 2026

Definition of features

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All three qualities are on display in a weekend retreat the firm designed on Shelter Island, a bucolic haven wedged between Long Island’s North and South Forks, just up the road from The Hamptons.

— Fred Albert, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
In his press conferences, the Scot spoke about the different qualities — the speed and direct play — the Englishman brought to the table.

— Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of qualities

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These attributes feel increasingly resonant for the fashion industry, whose demands have only continued to expand due to the churn of seasonal, pre-seasonal, resort, special collaborations, and capsule collections.

— Emmanuel Olunkwa, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
As a 6-foot-6 lefty who can follow a game plan, Peterson has several of the attributes that the Cubs typically look for.

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of attributes

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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.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 3 June 2026
Political discussions on social media are often dominated by competing attributions of more and more insidious motives to people on the other side.

— Mark Schroeder, The Conversation, 20 Feb. 2026

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