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
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
Hundreds, if not thousands, flooded their hotel and attended the team’s open session for the community on Thursday, where players also signed autographs and kicked the soccer ball around with more than 50 youth players afterward.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
One video shows Cole autographing an album for an excited fan.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The players had obtained free tattoos in exchange for signing autographs at a tattoo parlor, and Pryor had sold memorabilia.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026
Hundreds, if not thousands, flooded their hotel and attended the team’s open session for the community on Thursday, where players also signed autographs and kicked the soccer ball around with more than 50 youth players afterward.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Verb
There also will be Williams merchandise, some autographed, given away as prizes.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
One video shows Cole autographing an album for an excited fan.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autograph
Noun
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The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature performance from two of the game's most recognizable stars.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Union De Vecinos has organized a petition opposing the BID that organizers said has garnered more than 300 signatures.—
Alejandra Molina,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The Orioles made those big moves in signing Pete Alonso and trading for and extending Shane Baz.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Trump and Vice President JD Vance both virtually signed the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, end the US blockade on Iranian ports and start 60 days of nuclear negotiations, a US official said.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The short ribs — best eaten by hand — are a little chewy and fatty (in the best way) with a savory and subtly sticky sweetness.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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Gordon said in kicking off his comments and raising a hand to reveal a rubber finger pad.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autograph. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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