fingerprint
/ˈfɪŋɡɝˌpɹɪnt/
a distinctive characteristic or mark that identifies something
fingerprint in a sentence
“The architect's fingerprint was visible in every curve of the building.”
Origin of fingerprint
English finger + print, from the unique impression of finger ridges
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a distinctive feature, especially one of excellence
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a distinctive pattern, product, or characteristic by which someone or something can be identified
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