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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At the time, the federal government had switched from paper to using digital fingerprints, and Homeland Security officials uncovered hundreds of cases in which naturalized citizens had been previously deported or lied about criminal records that USCIS couldn't see.
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Monken has been in Baltimore for two seasons and has put his fingerprints all over a dynamic Ravens offense.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
But his fingerprints are everywhere, and his methods are unlike anything the federal government has ever seen.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
Investigators found a fingerprint on the duct tape used to wrap Williams’ body that matched Hooper and, along with other eyewitness statements, led to his arrest, authorities said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
Monken has been in Baltimore for two seasons and has put his fingerprints all over a dynamic Ravens offense.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
But his fingerprints are everywhere, and his methods are unlike anything the federal government has ever seen.
—Marc Caputo, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
Investigators found a fingerprint on the duct tape used to wrap Williams’ body that matched Hooper and, along with other eyewitness statements, led to his arrest, authorities said.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fingerprint
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While not all cities’ bus rapid transit lines are the same, the systems are generally defined by several key characteristics: ► Dedicated, bus-only lanes in the center of the roadway.—
Elliott Wenzler,
The Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2025
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Actively scan device characteristics for identification.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth Olsen doesn’t appreciate Alicia Vikander meddling in her plan to start a family in the trailer for the sci-fi feature The Assessment.—
Ryan Gajewski,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Zoho Books makes a strong case for itself with its affordability and expansive features.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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According to Lalich, there’s one consistent trait among those who join cults, online or otherwise: idealism.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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But this pigment is not very efficient under today’s environmental conditions, so why cyanobacteria evolved this trait has remained a bit of a biological mystery.—
David Bressan,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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What to look for in a quality proofing basket Liners These accessories are used to prevent sticking and to keep your banneton nice and clean.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Those qualities are universally applicable, regardless of the field.—
Alexandra Pastore,
WWD,
19 Feb. 2025
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This can help avoid surprises and ensure maximum utilization of these valuable tax attributes.—
Shaune Scutellaro,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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While none has the ‘all-in-one’ attributes managers want from a modern centre-forward, Jackson is the closest to connecting the dots.—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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That’s why it’s become a priority for studios to get their names in stories, their executives at industry events and attribution for all those awards.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
31 Jan. 2025
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Also known as Einstein’s puzzle or riddle (likely an apocryphal attribution), the problem tests a certain kind of multistep reasoning.—
Anil Ananthaswamy,
Quanta Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Fingerprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fingerprint. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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