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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Without legislators willing to read the fine print, fight for amendments, and push back against leadership, when necessary, those threats sail through unnoticed.
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Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
The White House has announced deals with the United Kingdom, China and Vietnam so far, though the latter two are top-line agreements without any fine print.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 9 July 2025
This is another reason to read the fine print on your policy: Insurance companies typically limit payouts on jewelry, fine art, valuable coin collections, and more.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
The As Ever website, which launched its first set of eight products April 2, also reveals a line of fine print in connection to Cincinnati.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Kevin Sabet, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
The White House has announced deals with the United Kingdom, China and Vietnam so far, though the latter two are top-line agreements without any fine print.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 9 July 2025
This is another reason to read the fine print on your policy: Insurance companies typically limit payouts on jewelry, fine art, valuable coin collections, and more.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 July 2025
The As Ever website, which launched its first set of eight products April 2, also reveals a line of fine print in connection to Cincinnati.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 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 7 Aug. 2025.
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