as in autograph
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
I'll just need your signature on the application, and then we're all set
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If Portland Thorns owner Alex Bhathal isn’t spotted on game day striding around Providence Park in his signature red Moncler polo, black slacks, and custom black-and-red Jordans, start worrying.
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
As inflation concerns dominated last year’s election, polling showed that mitigating climate change, one of the governor’s signature issues, was not a top issue among voters.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Hot Year marks her transition to feature filmmaking, showcasing her signature mix of youthful energy, dark humor, and cinematic intensity.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
They’re also equipped with Madewell’s signature Magic Pockets, which are slightly compressive for a smoother silhouette.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
As inflation concerns dominated last year’s election, polling showed that mitigating climate change, one of the governor’s signature issues, was not a top issue among voters.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2025
Hot Year marks her transition to feature filmmaking, showcasing her signature mix of youthful energy, dark humor, and cinematic intensity.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 11 Nov. 2025
They’re also equipped with Madewell’s signature Magic Pockets, which are slightly compressive for a smoother silhouette.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 11 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signature
Noun
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Other students regularly seek autographs and take photos with him.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wright has just finished signing autographs and taking selfies with hundreds of New York Comic-Con fans who rushed the stage at the end of a panel about the movie.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
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And as Semafor previously reported, Axel Springer’s top target internally is the Wall Street Journal, should the company ever be able to pry it out of NewsCorp’s hands.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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When the Huskies lined up for a 50-yard field goal early in the fourth quarter, Ben Barten’s outstretched hand met the ball, sending it skittering across the slick turf.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Signature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signature. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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