index finger

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She also had a tattoo that read "Shhh…" on her index finger - a marking nearly identical to that on the singer's own index finger.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

When prenatal estrogen levels are higher relative to testosterone, the index finger tends to be longer than the ring finger.

From Science Daily • Feb. 10, 2026

Stafford, who suffered a sprained right index finger against the Panthers, was not at his best for most of the game against the Bears.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 21, 2026

Anyone who has held an infant will recognize the way the tiny hand of the baby Jesus is cradled in his mother’s palm, anchored by her thumb and index finger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

I opened my mouth, but Mama held her index finger in front of her lips in a “Shush,” so I just hiccupped again.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles