as in characteristic
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 fingerprint
Scientists sequence a patient's tumor to identify up to 34 unique molecular fingerprints called neoantigens and encode them into a custom vaccine.
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Allison Aubrey, NPR, 1 June 2026
That same year, a team of security researchers at the cryptocurrency exchange, Kraken, were able to construct a fingerprint from a photo of one marked on a surface with the assistance of Photoshop, a printer and glue.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 1 June 2026
That may be your face, fingerprint, device PIN or a physical security key.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Concerns about fingerprints on stainless steel can be managed with proper care.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
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Allison Aubrey, NPR, 1 June 2026
That same year, a team of security researchers at the cryptocurrency exchange, Kraken, were able to construct a fingerprint from a photo of one marked on a surface with the assistance of Photoshop, a printer and glue.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 1 June 2026
That may be your face, fingerprint, device PIN or a physical security key.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Concerns about fingerprints on stainless steel can be managed with proper care.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
Noun
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On the other hand, LiPfe orbs don’t reproduce, and reproduction is one of the fundamental characteristics of life.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
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Her analysis showed that at least a dozen of those fossils displayed characteristics hinting at a novel Tylosaurus species.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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How about the digs—any notable features there?—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Traffic calming features and safety measures for pedestrian and bicyclists were added in 2021, but they were only meant to be temporary.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Most warm weather breeds share unique physical traits that keep them cool in high temperatures.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Adapting Your Leadership Style To Meet Individual Needs Situational leadership is an overlooked but important trait.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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In Games 2 and 3, the Avs had more shot attempts, more shots on goals and, at least in their minds, enough quality scoring chances to win.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Rather than compete on raw rendering quality across all videos, the company has spent four years optimizing for one specific creative input — music — and the breakthroughs that audio-first design unlocks.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Benjamin qualified for the national bee by winning the San Diego County Scripps Regional Spelling Bee in March, correctly spelling kenosis, the relinquishment of divine attributes by Jesus Christ in becoming human, in the 23rd round.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The attribute that most players rave about is his communication.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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That means preserving edit history, attribution and version control so users can clearly trace how something evolved.—
Sourabh Pateriya,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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First-strike platform Mass drivers on the moon would operate largely outside existing early warning and attribution architectures, thereby complicating detection and response by existing early warning systems.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
28 May 2026
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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