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
Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
Former Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda met fans and signed autographs for an hour in the late morning right as the clouds parted and the track warmed up, energizing the whole raceway.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Metallica design by Squindo, autographed by all Metallica band members.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
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Noun
After concluding his speech to raucous applause, Lahn went around the room to speak with supporters, take photos, and give autographs.
—Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 2 June 2026
Former Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda met fans and signed autographs for an hour in the late morning right as the clouds parted and the track warmed up, energizing the whole raceway.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 31 May 2026
Verb
One video shows Cole autographing an album for an excited fan.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Metallica design by Squindo, autographed by all Metallica band members.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autograph
Noun
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The prosecutor pointed to the plea deal reached with Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, a longtime Southern California signature collector for ballot initiatives.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The state attorneys union filed a lawsuit against departments on Friday, arguing that California agencies did not comply with the state’s signature environmental law when directing workers to return to government offices, which will result in more carbon emissions from commuters.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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The space shares the main restaurant, bar, and sitting areas where people gather for small meetings or to sip coffee while signing big deals on their laptops.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Meanwhile, China’s largest sportswear conglomerate Anta, which has sought to bolster its international standing by acquiring brands from Arc’teryx and Salomon to Puma, signed a lifetime partnership with Klay Thompson earlier this year.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The iXi trolley uses two cameras and GPS that’s pre-loaded with maps of more than 40,000 courses to autonomously steer itself, with players able to issue commands via hand gestures or voice control.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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One major contributor, the docuseries seems to argue, is the downfall of the prosecution at the hands of its own witnesses.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autograph. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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