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
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Are there celebrity autographs or photo opportunities?
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
Nino Paoli, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Collection of five vinyls autographed by FLETCHER.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Thousands of fans showed up Saturday, with a line snaking around the perimeter of the field as people waited for autographs.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Are there celebrity autographs or photo opportunities?
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
Collection of five vinyls autographed by FLETCHER.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autograph
Noun
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The 325-piece set captures charming details like Glinda’s pink dress, bubble wand, and tiara, and Elphaba’s green skin and signature broom.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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Across the rooms and suites, four-poster beds, open fireplaces, and signature freestanding copper roll-top baths are signature additions.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After playing in a second-tier Canadian junior league, the younger Ward spent four years at the University of Nebraska-Omaha, then signed a series of minor-league and two-way deals after going undrafted.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Along with Tucker, the Dodgers signed three-time All-Star closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million deal to shore up the backend of their bullpen.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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 9 Feb. 2026.
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