thumbprint
noun
thumb·print ˈthəm-ˌprint 
1
: an impression made by the thumb
especially : a print made by the inside of the first joint
2
: something that identifies
especially : fingerprint sense 2a
Examples of thumbprint in a Sentence
He left a dirty thumbprint on the page.
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Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 21 Apr. 2026 Precious-metal dealers had licenses, rules to follow, would always ask her to hand over an ID, a picture, a thumbprint. —Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2026 Mexico has required photo ID since 1991, with every voter receiving a tamper-proof ID that includes a thumbprint and embossed hologram. —Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026 For a super Southern spin, try our recipe for thumbprints rolled in benne seeds. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thumbprint
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“Thumbprint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/thumbprint. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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thumbprint
noun
thumb·print ˈthəm-ˌprint
: an impression made by the thumb
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