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
The match came from a latent fingerprint found on the cigarette pack discovered in Ralston’s car.
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Bethany Brown, People.com, 12 May 2025
This is an era of action RPGs coated in the fingerprints of FromSoftware’s brutal, impressionistic Dark Souls.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 May 2025
An Ohio man has been charged in the decades-old murder of a California woman after authorities linked him to fingerprints found on a cigarette pack in the victim’s Volkswagen Beetle, officials said.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 8 May 2025
The Cubs are leading the National League Central and have one of the best offenses in baseball, and Crow-Armstrong has his fingerprints all over it.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Bethany Brown, People.com, 12 May 2025
This is an era of action RPGs coated in the fingerprints of FromSoftware’s brutal, impressionistic Dark Souls.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 8 May 2025
An Ohio man has been charged in the decades-old murder of a California woman after authorities linked him to fingerprints found on a cigarette pack in the victim’s Volkswagen Beetle, officials said.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 8 May 2025
The Cubs are leading the National League Central and have one of the best offenses in baseball, and Crow-Armstrong has his fingerprints all over it.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
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North York Moors National Park The low-growing vegetation characteristic of the Moors is gray-green, rust-brown, and even purple in places.—
Mike Nolan,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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From engaging with the rich tradition of equestrian fashion to exploring the nuanced world of Kentucky bourbon and even discovering the unique characteristics of Icelandic horses, Shelby County offers visitors an enriching few days in the Blue Grass State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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The stylish design comes in four color options to fit nearly any space, while the 360-degree swivel feature allows for quiet, seamless movement.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Related Stories One of Britain’s most prominent actors, Thompson is being praised by Locarno for a career in acting, writing, and producing that spans both television and film and ranges from independent features to major blockbusters.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
3 June 2025
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Really, all Morgan Plus 8s are much the same, and promise a perfectly delightful driving experience, offering the most traditional British roadster traits in a car that can easily keep up in modern traffic.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
30 May 2025
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Rethinking the meaning of de-extinction Bringing back a species like the dire wolf isn’t just a matter of getting the fur right or tweaking a few visible traits.—
Elay Shech,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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At retail price, the MSI Thin gaming laptop is already a good deal, a solid budget model with a nice 144Hz full HD screen, decent build quality and decent components for the price.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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There’s also an antiseptic quality to much of the town’s luxury.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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If, through some freaky genetic engineering, a scientist could combine the physical attributes of Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton, what might be the result?—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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What's more, fragrance fanatics are more than three times as likely to purchase one linked to emotional attributes and/or memories as described in TikTok videos.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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As part of Operation Endgame, BKA’s Stern attribution inherently comes in the context of a multinational law enforcement collaboration.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 May 2025
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People are noticing temperatures are getting hotter but don’t always know it is being driven by climate change, said Roop Singh, head of urban and attribution at the Red Cross Red Crescent Climate Centre, in a World Weather Attribution statement.—
Isabella O'Malley,
Chicago Tribune,
30 May 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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