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Definition of autographnext
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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verb

as in to sign
to write one's name on (as a document) asked the baseball player to autograph the bill of his cap

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Noun
The three-time World Cup winner left more than an autograph. James Horncastle, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Following each day of practice, select Lions players will be available for fan autographs around the facility. Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 23 June 2026
Verb
Seatbacks will go for $199, and seatbacks autographed by Steelers' legends will be $299. Patrick Damp, CBS News, 8 May 2026 There also will be Williams merchandise, some autographed, given away as prizes. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for autograph
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Noun
  • There’s truly no generational divide, especially in its latest era of styles, which includes sleek, versatile options with a touch of Kate Spade’s signature whimsy.
    Irene Richardson, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • The measure has been spearheaded by the city’s firefighter union, which gathered the signatures to qualify it for the ballot.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Stock Chart IconStock chart icon The discussions at the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock marked the first negotiations since Washington and Tehran signed a memorandum of understanding last week to end their conflict and extend a shaky ceasefire for at least 60 days.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 22 June 2026
  • In 1643, Connecticut signed one of the first laws requiring local officials to assist in capturing enslaved runaways.
    Calista Oetama, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
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  • Twenty-four hours earlier, a boy, who was fishing with his father, was bitten on the hand at Nelson’s Fish Camp in Marion County, WESH reported.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026

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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autograph. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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