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
Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
NILs effectively changed the landscape in sports as student-athletes have been able to profit via endorsements, sponsorships, social media, and autographs without losing eligibility.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2025
Soccer star David Beckham appeared in an ad for the brand in 2014, and former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens pulled a Sharpie from his sock to autograph a football on live TV after scoring a touchdown in 2002.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs forward Marta Suárez (7) signs an autograph for a young fan following their win over the Houston Cougars at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, February 4, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
NILs effectively changed the landscape in sports as student-athletes have been able to profit via endorsements, sponsorships, social media, and autographs without losing eligibility.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Catching Fayter's eye in the shop were a few Topps Tier One Baseball card boxes, which contain premium autographed, relic and parallel cards.
—Aaron Valdez, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Dec. 2025
Soccer star David Beckham appeared in an ad for the brand in 2014, and former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens pulled a Sharpie from his sock to autograph a football on live TV after scoring a touchdown in 2002.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autograph
Noun
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Bhatia made it through 47 holes of this signature event until his first bogey when the strengthening wind sent his tee shot well over the green on the par-3 12th.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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But the foam on your latte might bear the business' signature image of a camel.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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His first play, 'The Gaffer', premiered at the Underbelly Theatre as part of the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023, and he was signed by the Greyhound Literary Agency in Bloomsbury in 2024 for his debut novel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
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As her boys crashed around her, Meyers Taylor signed to them.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Officers then moved in on the nurses who did not give way, zip-tied their hands and led them to waiting police vans.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autograph. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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