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
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The Yard Goats have several special promotional nights planned for the season, including their annual Whalers Alumni Game on July 31, when former Hartford Whalers players will be signing autographs, taking photos, and historic moments and highlights will be shown on the video board.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Larry Holder, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Don Bosco resident Jean Watts called bingo in one game, walking away with a football autographed by Chiefs players.
—Rashad Alexander
december 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Liu’s agent, Yuki Saegusa, senior vice president at WME, warns about autograph seekers selling her signature on eBay.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The Yard Goats have several special promotional nights planned for the season, including their annual Whalers Alumni Game on July 31, when former Hartford Whalers players will be signing autographs, taking photos, and historic moments and highlights will be shown on the video board.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
One of the most desirable cards for Major Leaguers is their 1st Bowman autographed card.
—Larry Holder, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Don Bosco resident Jean Watts called bingo in one game, walking away with a football autographed by Chiefs players.
—Rashad Alexander
december 30, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autograph
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The sprawling resort just outside Providenciales channels the brand’s Asian roots in its tranquil structures, heavy on timbers and bamboo, as well as its signature spa.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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For the last week and a half, workers at the City Clerk’s Office have been verifying the legitimacy of voter signatures submitted by the candidates, finishing the last batch on Friday.—
Melissa Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Trump has similarly fumed at Thune, going so far as to refuse to sign bills until the SAVE America Act reaches his desk.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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The 34-year-old Panarin subsequently signed a two-year, $22 million extension with Los Angeles.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Tenev prefers to write his thoughts down by hand each night.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Volunteers will be on hand to help people unload boxes.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autograph. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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