Definitions

thumbprint

[thuhm-print] / ˈθʌmˌprɪnt /

NOUN

characteristic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aspect attribute component essence flavor nature peculiarity personality quality style symptom temperament tendency tone virtue

STRONG

affection badge bag bearing bent caliber cast complexion differentia disposition distinction earmark endowment essential faculty frame idiosyncrasy inclination individuality lineament mannerism mark mood originality particularity point property proprium singularity specialty streak stripe thing tinge trademark turn

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

STRONG

dislike hate hatred inability unimportance

WEAK

abnormality

Example Sentences

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These versions are also much larger: while an O’Ryan’s potato is about the size of a thumbprint, See’s can stretch up to three inches long.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

In Hammani’s retelling, he relented after four days, applying his thumbprint to a written confession, which he wasn’t allowed to read.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025

Kid Soul: Put a thumbprint on your time.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

"The black and white photograph has a thumbprint in the corner - it looks like it's the original," Mr Edwards added.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2023

“Damage was minimal, and the police decided that it was just a prank. The only significant evidence was a purple thumbprint found in the middle of the CEO’s computer screen.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti

thumbprint

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