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
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Kids waited after Stoneman Douglas senior Gio Rojas’s latest pitching gem for the top prospect’s autograph.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
At least one Nuggets assistant asked him to autograph a print-out of the box score.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
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Noun
When Scheffler finished his practice round on Tuesday afternoon, he was surrounded by autograph seekers screeching his name.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Kids waited after Stoneman Douglas senior Gio Rojas’s latest pitching gem for the top prospect’s autograph.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
Verb
The auction includes other, less-pricey Shag prints and items, including an 8-inch Tiki Room totem mug (autographed on tag) and a lunchbox saluting Disneyland’s 50th anniversary.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
At least one Nuggets assistant asked him to autograph a print-out of the box score.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autograph
Noun
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The signature Four Seasons bed is there, clad in sumptuous white linens, and even the rooms have plenty of seating areas and ample closet space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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SHAKEitCOOL cooling tees and hoodies feature UPF 40 sun protection and signature CoolTouch fabric for lightweight, breathable comfort on hot days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Shi spoke of the need to sign players determined to become Wolves legends.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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David and Samantha Anderson of East Los Angeles got a selfie with Turner, who signed two baseball cards for the couple.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Noun
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With ballots already in voters’ hands and a large share of the electorate still undecided, Thursday’s showdown offered one last, high‑stakes chance to draw contrasts.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autograph. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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