fine print
noun
: something thoroughly and often deliberately obscure
especially
: a part of an agreement or document spelling out restrictions and limitations often in small type or obscure language
Examples of fine print in a Sentence
Read the fine print before you sign the contract.
Recent Examples on the Web
Below, the fine print on all the best mattress and bedding sales happening now.
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, not reading the fine print could prove disastrous.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
The fine print: The Trevor Project surveyed 1,801 Californians ages 13-24.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
The fine print: The city will notify car owners after they are cited for violations like parking in a residential area without a permit, parking in a no-parking zone or abandoning their vehicle.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
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Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2025
Unfortunately, not reading the fine print could prove disastrous.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Mar. 2025
The fine print: The Trevor Project surveyed 1,801 Californians ages 13-24.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
The fine print: The city will notify car owners after they are cited for violations like parking in a residential area without a permit, parking in a no-parking zone or abandoning their vehicle.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fine print
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“Fine print.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fine%20print. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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