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.
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Killelea and other health insurance experts say that the fine print on these plans can be difficult to parse and that enrollees don't have the protections of traditional insurance to fall back on.
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Sarah Kwon, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Experts warn, however, to read the fine print, as corrosion warranties don’t usually cover cosmetic rust damage, only structural.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Consumers must tread more carefully than ever before, reading the fine print when studying poll results.
—Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Compare options, check the fine print, and make one small adjustment that protects your peace.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
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Sarah Kwon, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Experts warn, however, to read the fine print, as corrosion warranties don’t usually cover cosmetic rust damage, only structural.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Consumers must tread more carefully than ever before, reading the fine print when studying poll results.
—Will Johnson, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Compare options, check the fine print, and make one small adjustment that protects your peace.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026
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 22 May. 2026.
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