as in signature
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
let me just scribble my John Hancock on the bottom of the form
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Noun
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The Oklahoma native's signature is his thick accent and his straight talk.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025 -
The Festival, which is the magazine’s signature event, was held in New York City and brought together leading voices in literature, film, comedy, television, politics, and medicine.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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If police initiate a hold, the final decision to commit someone to involuntary treatment is in the hands of Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Services and the courts.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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But there’s a lot to be gained from listening to first-hand recollections.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“John Hancock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Hancock. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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