fine print
noun
: something thoroughly and often deliberately obscure
especially
: a part of an agreement or document spelling out restrictions and limitations often in small type or obscure language
Examples of fine print in a Sentence
Read the fine print before you sign the contract.
Recent Examples on the Web
One of the core lessons of this story is that women have to read the fine print.
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Randi Braun, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Hunt for their opt-out procedures, which are usually buried in the fine print.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
Even properties that typically have strict policies often make exceptions in the face of an impending emergency; still, read the fine print, because a looming storm might not be enough to trigger full refunds unless official travel warnings or evacuation orders are in place.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
Bottom line: Installment plans can be a smart short-term tool—especially for big-ticket care that can’t wait—but be sure to read the fine print.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 July 2025
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Randi Braun, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
Hunt for their opt-out procedures, which are usually buried in the fine print.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025
Even properties that typically have strict policies often make exceptions in the face of an impending emergency; still, read the fine print, because a looming storm might not be enough to trigger full refunds unless official travel warnings or evacuation orders are in place.
—Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2025
Bottom line: Installment plans can be a smart short-term tool—especially for big-ticket care that can’t wait—but be sure to read the fine print.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 8 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fine print
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“Fine print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20print. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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