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 As the mastermind behind the Hollywood hair of stars like Stone, Lily Collins, and Zoe Saldaña — and the founder of Rōz Hair — her styling fingerprints decorate awards show red carpets and Instagram feeds alike. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026 The board sees marketing's fingerprints on every real gain in pipeline velocity, and the CEO starts treating marketing as a lever for business transformation rather than a support function. — Vlada Grebenykova, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Those bright kitchen cabinets will show fingerprints, spills, and grease like nobody’s business. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 Investigators reviewed fingerprints, dental records and missing person cases from California and Oregon, but no new leads emerged. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 There are apparently fingerprints, or something that raised the flags of AI censors. — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 July 2026 The case went cold after the remains could not be identified through the available technology of the time, which was primarily fingerprints and dental records. — Marc Anthony Lopez, ABC News, 29 July 2026 The standard Hornbill blade uses a micro-sandblasted treatment, creating an even matte surface that is understated and resistant to fingerprints. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026 After failing to find a match with the cataloged spectral fingerprints of the simplest and most common planetary ices, Bézard wondered whether another world with similar atmospheric chemistry might hold a clue. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprints
  1. characteristics
  2. traits
  3. features
  4. qualities
  5. attributes
  6. attributions
Noun
  • Hoyos said the move was made because Rios Novo, who was Miami’s starter during its MLS Cup championship run, has characteristics that better suit the team’s playing style.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of characteristics
Noun
  • Getting there defied logic and demanded resilience, traits that have defined this club during a chaotic season.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Leadership Blind Spot Of Identity Lag The traits that make a great leader can also set the stage for physical decline.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of traits
Noun
  • But the current facility lacks features like a gymnasium, an outdoor soccer field and an auditorium, which Stewart said are important for a well-rounded educational environment.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The licensed players and NIL concept revived the college game, but complicated features like this beloved one.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of features
Noun
  • The Free People One Frida Godet Midiskirt has those same ethereal qualities with a modern twist that feels wearable in everyday life.
    — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The defining universities of the next generation will demonstrate those same qualities themselves.
    — David Rosowsky, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of qualities
Noun
  • While most conventional theories predict that these stores will not be as successful as hoped, this experiment has never been tried in a place like New York City, which has unique attributes.
    — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The duo are among the side’s most consistent, reliable performers – and both have the attributes to slot in at wingback comfortably.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of attributes
Noun
  • 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
Definition of attributions

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