au·to·graph
ˈȯ-tə-ˌgraf 
: something written or made with one's own hand:
a
: an original manuscript or work of art
b
: a person's handwritten signature
: being in the writer's own handwriting : not copied or duplicated
an autograph letter
autographed; autographing; autographs
1
: to write with one's own hand
2
: to write one's signature in or on
autograph a book
Synonyms
Examples of autograph in a Sentence
Noun
We asked her for her autograph.
There were several autograph seekers outside the theater.
Verb
asked the baseball player to autograph the bill of his cap
Recent Examples on the Web
Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
That’s what the 6-foot-7 forward did Thursday at GCU Arena, sticking around to enjoy the 3-point shooting contest as well as the conclusion of the dunk contest, robustly cheering, posing for photos, signing autographs, smiling, dancing.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The six-month-old wears a cranial helmet, which Kelce, naturally, autographs.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Sandoval noted that Heritage conducts auctions in autographs and historical manuscripts, which cater to a different set of collectors and have different market dynamics, but that this particular item might have crossover appeal.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
There are celebrities signing autographs, games to play and tons of cool merch from vendors selling toys, apparel, books, graphic novels and just about everything to make your inner nerd happy.
—The Indianapolis Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Jobs typically did not sign autographs, but made an exception for a random fan in 2003 who swapped his seat during a showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl so Jobs and his family could all sit together.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
Despite the Kings’ loss, Domantas Sabonis is signing autographs and posing for pictures with members of the 106-person group from a local Lithuanian school who came to the game.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
Before exiting the complex, the player, who seems to be wearing a dress shirt and vest, notices a group of fans and pulls over to say hello and sign some autographs before roaring off.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
Jake Lourim, The Courier-Journal, 9 Jan. 2018
That attracted autograph seekers and fans waiting for Manning to arrive.
—Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 5 Oct. 2017
Gates open at 5 p.m. with a free driver autograph session before fireworks at 9 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults; children younger than 13 get in free; tickets can be bought at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-455-3267.
—charlotteobserver, 26 June 2017
Autograph tickets will be sold at the door for $10 per autograph.
—Pete Grathoff, kansascity.com, 27 Apr. 2017
Also featured will be an autograph appearance by NASCAR's Cody Lane, a kids area with bounce houses and face painting, and a beer and wine area.
—Michele Miller, Tampa Bay Times, 21 Feb. 2017
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Milwaukee band Wire and Nail will perform and Berens will autograph bottles of Berens Old Fashioned Brandy available to purchase on-site.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
In 2020, a seller was shopping around an album that John Lennon had autographed for Mark David Chapman, who later fatally shot him.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
As the audience looked on, Eilish autographed McCarthy's forehead, adding a small heart.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
Lil Wayne sent Kyle and Carter autographed posters with personalized messages and an autographed Tha Carter III CD to show his appreciation.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
Then McCarthy begged the singer to autograph her face with a Sharpie.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
But then, the actress asked for the singer to autograph her dress.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2024
Billie Eilish autographing Melissa McCarthy’s forehead.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
Noun
The gold package, at $220, includes one autograph and one professional photo opportunity during Saturday's convention hours, the poster, Q&A panel and free admission to the movie.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
That’s what the 6-foot-7 forward did Thursday at GCU Arena, sticking around to enjoy the 3-point shooting contest as well as the conclusion of the dunk contest, robustly cheering, posing for photos, signing autographs, smiling, dancing.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024
The six-month-old wears a cranial helmet, which Kelce, naturally, autographs.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Sandoval noted that Heritage conducts auctions in autographs and historical manuscripts, which cater to a different set of collectors and have different market dynamics, but that this particular item might have crossover appeal.
—Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
There are celebrities signing autographs, games to play and tons of cool merch from vendors selling toys, apparel, books, graphic novels and just about everything to make your inner nerd happy.
—The Indianapolis Star, 22 Mar. 2024
Jobs typically did not sign autographs, but made an exception for a random fan in 2003 who swapped his seat during a showing of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl so Jobs and his family could all sit together.
—Bychris Morris, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2024
Despite the Kings’ loss, Domantas Sabonis is signing autographs and posing for pictures with members of the 106-person group from a local Lithuanian school who came to the game.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
Before exiting the complex, the player, who seems to be wearing a dress shirt and vest, notices a group of fans and pulls over to say hello and sign some autographs before roaring off.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
Adjective
Lamar Jackson is coming back to the Louisville area this weekend when the former University of Louisville quarterback holds two autograph signing events at Planet Fitness clubs.
—Jake Lourim, The Courier-Journal, 9 Jan. 2018
That attracted autograph seekers and fans waiting for Manning to arrive.
—Clifton Brown, Indianapolis Star, 5 Oct. 2017
Gates open at 5 p.m. with a free driver autograph session before fireworks at 9 p.m. Tickets are $8 for adults; children younger than 13 get in free; tickets can be bought at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-455-3267.
—charlotteobserver, 26 June 2017
Autograph tickets will be sold at the door for $10 per autograph.
—Pete Grathoff, kansascity.com, 27 Apr. 2017
Also featured will be an autograph appearance by NASCAR's Cody Lane, a kids area with bounce houses and face painting, and a beer and wine area.
—Michele Miller, Tampa Bay Times, 21 Feb. 2017
Verb
Roman and her husband, Alexis Valenzuela, say Dodgers security personnel persuaded her to surrender the ball for a bat, a ball and two caps, all autographed by Ohtani.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Milwaukee band Wire and Nail will perform and Berens will autograph bottles of Berens Old Fashioned Brandy available to purchase on-site.
—Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2024
In 2020, a seller was shopping around an album that John Lennon had autographed for Mark David Chapman, who later fatally shot him.
—Rachel Monroe, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
As the audience looked on, Eilish autographed McCarthy's forehead, adding a small heart.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
Lil Wayne sent Kyle and Carter autographed posters with personalized messages and an autographed Tha Carter III CD to show his appreciation.
—Skyler Trepel, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2024
Then McCarthy begged the singer to autograph her face with a Sharpie.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 25 Feb. 2024
But then, the actress asked for the singer to autograph her dress.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2024
Billie Eilish autographing Melissa McCarthy’s forehead.
—Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2024
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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/autograph. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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autograph
1 of 2 noun
au·to·graph
ˈȯt-ə-ˌgraf
: a person's signature written by hand
autograph
2 of 2 verb
: to write one's signature in or on
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