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
Williams-Simon says the state's case was weak: there was no murder weapon, no fingerprints or DNA tying Reed to Selonia's homicide.
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Vladimir Duthiers, Paul Larosa, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2025
Turns out the governor’s fingerprints are all over HB 1225 and SB 918, the Orlando Weekly found.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
What happens in Adolescence A large chunk of the first episode goes through the tedious procedures of entering the criminal justice system—the questioning, the fingerprints, walking up and down stairs to various rooms.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Following the incident, Tate was additionally charged with first-degree escape, interfering with an officer and two counts of failure to comply with fingerprint requirements, according to state police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
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Vladimir Duthiers, Paul Larosa, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2025
Turns out the governor’s fingerprints are all over HB 1225 and SB 918, the Orlando Weekly found.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
What happens in Adolescence A large chunk of the first episode goes through the tedious procedures of entering the criminal justice system—the questioning, the fingerprints, walking up and down stairs to various rooms.
—Olivia B. Waxman, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Following the incident, Tate was additionally charged with first-degree escape, interfering with an officer and two counts of failure to comply with fingerprint requirements, according to state police.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
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Both dimethyl sulfide and dimethyl disulfide, which are part of the same chemical group, have overlapping characteristics, which is why the results can’t definitively differentiate between the two molecules, but future observations might, the study authors said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2025
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This is highly specific work that depends on each plantation's unique characteristics, including location, soil type, and coffee variety.—
Christopher Marquis,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Department of Education appears to have removed a key new feature of the StudentAid.gov website that has allowed borrowers to track their student loan forgiveness progress.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The ability of car companies to charge users to activate some features is effectively the only reason the car’s systems need to communicate with cell towers.—
Dell Cameron,
Wired News,
28 Apr. 2025
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While the natural traits and intellect of Gates and Allen were crucial for Microsoft’s eventual success, so too was their willingness to learn from an early failure and apply themselves in a new venture.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Language has often been cited as a uniquely human trait in arguments against extending rights to animals.—
David Gruber,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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What are the most important qualities for the person who replaces outgoing Police Chief Neil Noakes?: 1) Must be willing to listen to the community and take the time to build rapport and trust.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Rumored to be a favorite among celebrity amber lovers like Billie Eilish and Kristin Bell, the long-lasting oil takes on a slightly different quality depending on who wears it.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Apr. 2025
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The risk tolerance of an organization will determine the weighting of these attributes or whether they'll simply be ignored.—
Morey Haber,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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These attributes position the company as a forward-thinking leader in the denim industry, capable of adapting to market dynamics while prioritizing environmental responsibility.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
15 Apr. 2025
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This article has been updated to correct the attribution for a quote.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Build attribution models to justify budget allocation for all marketing campaigns and activities.—
Deboshree Sarkar,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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