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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About a mile away, authorities found the body of Anastasiia’s husband, Dmytro, who was identified through a fingerprint.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
But the defense has said police should have tested the handle for fingerprints, namely Lee’s.
—Janie Har, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
The fingerprints used to identify Coleman were matched with those taken on Sept. 11, three days after his arrest.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 13 Oct. 2024
Police who were called to the scene noted that her keys and phone were missing and scrubbed the car for fingerprints.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024
But the defense has said police should have tested the handle for fingerprints, namely Lee’s.
—Janie Har, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2024
The fingerprints used to identify Coleman were matched with those taken on Sept. 11, three days after his arrest.
—Stepheny Price, Fox News, 13 Oct. 2024
Police who were called to the scene noted that her keys and phone were missing and scrubbed the car for fingerprints.
—Nicole Acosta, People.com, 12 Oct. 2024
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Our study introduces two ways to screen for certain characteristics of antibodies that signal early infection.Trirupa Chakraborty, Discover Magazine, 25 Oct. 2024
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Research indicates that people with Crohn's disease who have certain characteristics are more likely to experience anxiety and/or depression.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
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Here's How to Save Up to $300 Off Tickets TV Sebastian Maniscalco Sets Hulu Comedy Special (Exclusive) The narrative spine of the 99-minute feature is Springsteen and the E Street Band’s world tour, which launched in Tampa in 2023 and is set to continue through 2025.Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
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The report did not specify how complex those generative AI features would be.Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
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Highlight Your Key Attributes Hiring managers are looking for certain traits in almost every role, such as dependability, strong communication skills, flexibility, and openness to feedback.Kathy Caprino, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Cats are known for being selective in their affections, often choosing a favorite person based on specific traits like consistency, attentiveness, and socialization experiences.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism.Jack Schnedler, arkansasonline.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Unlike medications, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate supplements, meaning their quality and safety can vary.Johna Burdeos, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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The migration of applications and data to the cloud has accelerated dramatically, with many organizations adopting a multi-cloud strategy to utilize the best attributes of different cloud providers.Ruchir Brahmbhatt, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Plastics, specifically, have special attributes in the shortwave infrared (SWIR) electromagnetic spectrum that aren’t present in sand or other organic debris.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 30 Oct. 2024
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Frank will lead a centralized, cross-platform research and measurement team developing attribution models and analytics that inform and shape future ad innovation.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, the customer journey is more fragmented and harder to measure, with traditional attribution methods failing.Nicholas Holland, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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