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
When someone is arrested and fingerprinted by local law enforcement, those fingerprints, which are shared with the FBI, would then be shared with DHS, allowing ICE to view the immigration status of anyone being arrested.
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
Unlike raw wood or delicate finishes, lacquer creates a hard, protective shell that resists spills, fingerprints, and everyday wear and tear.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
What happens in Adolescence A large chunk of the first episode goes through the tedious procedures of entering the criminal justice system—the questioning, the fingerprints, walking up and down stairs to various rooms.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
This was a plot point likely decided on in the season three writer’s room after the show’s long hiatus — and one that has AO3’s fingerprints all over it.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
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Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2025
Unlike raw wood or delicate finishes, lacquer creates a hard, protective shell that resists spills, fingerprints, and everyday wear and tear.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2025
What happens in Adolescence A large chunk of the first episode goes through the tedious procedures of entering the criminal justice system—the questioning, the fingerprints, walking up and down stairs to various rooms.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
This was a plot point likely decided on in the season three writer’s room after the show’s long hiatus — and one that has AO3’s fingerprints all over it.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
Noun
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To pick some specific characteristics, no two athletes are going to have identical muscle constructions, bone densities, leg lengths, centres of gravity, tendon strength, foot-size or foot arches.—
Liam Tharme,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Each impart different characteristics due to their distinct wood grain and chemical compositions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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After World War II, a neurodegenerative disease that looked just like ALS—though some patients also showed features of Parkinson’s and dementia—surged in Guam, predominantly among the native Chamorro people.—
Shayla Love,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The festival’s diverse lineup included 39 narrative features, 16 documentary features, and 38 short films.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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Indeed, many, but not all, social and behavioral traits work this way.—
Dalton Conley,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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Their goal is to build a comprehensive database that answers many questions about the behavioral and genetic traits of our friendly felines.—
Manuela López Restrepo,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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Even name-brand shipyards can skimp on size and, more importantly, the quality of the beds for yachts costing tens of millions.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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To maintain profitability without eroding demand, companies must focus on waste reduction, process optimization and quality improvements, ensuring that efficiency gains offset rising expenses.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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That’s again, current to today’s world and an attribute to Taylor and the way that he’s scripted it.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2025
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Our editors focused on key attributes such as quality, durability, comfort — especially for flying — and portability.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Mar. 2025
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The requirements for meticulous attribution are spelled out in company policy, which all employees acknowledge and sign.—
Colleen McCain Nelson,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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The attribution process was not going to be straightforward.—
Kevin Chroust,
Outside Online,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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