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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Recent Examples of autograph
Noun
Young and his fellow starters contented themselves with running drills before the game and signing autographs for fans. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Aug. 2026 After the session, Rossellini patiently signed autographs for fans, with many a mobile phone used to snap pictures. Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
Over the next few hours, dozens of fans stream in to get their comic books signed and to take photos with Buendia, some bringing instruments to be autographed by the singer, too. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026 Dustin Johnson stopped to autograph a young child's shoes during his practice round on May 12. Maggie Kreienberg, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for autograph
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Noun
  • The fight over the plan to sell off parts of the World Cup and other signature FIFA events to private businesses has tested that bulletproof presidency.
    Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Smythson’s backgammon set swaps the traditional bulky case for a slim roll made from the British brand’s signature cross-grain calf leather.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • After getting in touch with the company, Leverkusen tested the service through the end of last season, and this summer, the club signed a multiyear contract.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Rookie center back Heather Gilchrist made her NWSL debut for Bay, which signed her to a three-year deal in December after her collegiate career ended with a national championship win over Stanford.
    Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Pieces are hand-breaded in a gluten-free flour and spice mixture.
    Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • All of his ingredients are sourced from local purveyors or hand-picked from the property's impressive herb and vegetable garden.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autograph. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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