as in signature
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
she added her autograph to the joint tax return
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Recent Examples of autograph
Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
To finish it off, Ball signed some autographs for some fans prior to leaving the court following his postgame television interview with Fan Duel Southeast’s Shannon Spake.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
On Saturday, former Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman will make an appearance and autograph a limited number of Reds bobbleheads between 10 a.m. and noon.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Prior to Sunday’s matchup with the Patriots, Sanders posted a black-and-white photo of himself signing autographs with Browns fans, which some took as a sign the Colorado alum was saying goodbye.
—Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
To finish it off, Ball signed some autographs for some fans prior to leaving the court following his postgame television interview with Fan Duel Southeast’s Shannon Spake.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
At the other end of the cultural spectrum, Bal Thackeray, cartoonist and founder of the Shiv Sena, the Hindu militant organization in Mumbai, received Michael Jackson at his home in 1996 and boasted afterward that the pop star had used and then autographed his lavatory.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
On Saturday, former Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman will make an appearance and autograph a limited number of Reds bobbleheads between 10 a.m. and noon.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autograph
Noun
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Kansas freshman Kohl Rosario walked into Allen Fieldhouse without his signature bushy mustache.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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The front of the house is faced almost entirely in Meier’s signature grid of white aluminum panels, while the back is mostly glass that showers the interior spaces with natural light.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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Head coach Andy Butler saw enough during pre-season and the opening month of the campaign proper to sign Gjoshe on non-contract terms on September 6, providing cover following injuries and suspensions for Jean Belehouan, Oliver Rose and Joe Starbuck.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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Claressa Shields Secures Record-Breaking $8M Fight Deal Undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, five-division world champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields has signed a historic minimum $8 million multi-fight partnership with Wynn Records and Salita Promotions.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
7 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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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autograph. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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