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
Under cross examination Detective Cedillo testified that a fingerprint on a door handle from the Chevrolet Equinox is among evidence that connects Tyreion Nixon-Clark, a brother of Jay Nixon-Clark, to the Steel Dust Drive scene.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
In the third period, with Bunting in the penalty box and the Oilers down two, the Penguins produced their best penalty kill of the season and Pettersson’s fingerprints were all over it.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Identifiers such as fingerprints or facial features are lost.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Biometrics, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, voiceprints and even behavior, are unique identifiers that are nearly impossible to replicate.
—Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
In the third period, with Bunting in the penalty box and the Oilers down two, the Penguins produced their best penalty kill of the season and Pettersson’s fingerprints were all over it.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Identifiers such as fingerprints or facial features are lost.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Biometrics, such as fingerprints, facial recognition, voiceprints and even behavior, are unique identifiers that are nearly impossible to replicate.
—Glen Robinson, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
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This is definitely the characteristic of Desolas, as there is barely the faintest whiff of smoke.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
24 Jan. 2025
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All in all, the benefits of companion plants really boil down to the individual growing characteristics of the plants incorporated, how each of those plants interacts with their growing environment, and how other plants can utilize those characteristics and interactions.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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This padded jacket has extra features for keeping your head and neck warm, including a lined hood and stand-up collar.—
Gregory Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Jan. 2025
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Gas station amenities Lounge The #1 feature for a station is reliability.—
Brad Templeton,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Aside from this unusual trait, Yellow Red Heart promises to delight with vibrant yellow blossoms with a red throat that start early and continue through to a heavy frost.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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This month’s trait, kindness, will be celebrated in a Kindness Week at the end of January.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Both of these qualities can make the water appear sparkling blue.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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William does have one redeeming quality: A black cat that keeps him company when his life decisions leave him all alone in his junky bachelor apartment.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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While the robot vacuum’s smart features and multiple cleaning options are impressive, it’s also got tons of practical attributes.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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An apparently qualifying attribute of both Bull Connor and Tom Homan was that neither would allow any sentimental notions with regard to children stand in the way of doing their bosses’ bidding.—
David Mcgrath,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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These and other attribution studies are taking on growing importance as California, Hawaii and other states sue oil companies, seeking billions of dollars in damages for effects linked to the burning of fossil fuels.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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For example, Facebook skews towards an older crowd and has the best attribution tracking and pixel set up.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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