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
Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
After the game, Bauer returned the favor for those at the Pennsylvania ballpark, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans after entering his name into the Ducks’ record books.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Several teammates asked Adebayo to autograph the boxscore on his way out of Kaseya Center on Tuesday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The one who will sign autographs for hours, posing for pictures with little kids.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
After the game, Bauer returned the favor for those at the Pennsylvania ballpark, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans after entering his name into the Ducks’ record books.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Verb
At least one Nuggets assistant asked him to autograph a print-out of the box score.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2026
Several teammates asked Adebayo to autograph the boxscore on his way out of Kaseya Center on Tuesday.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autograph
Noun
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The mayor’s signature program to combat homelessness returned to South Los Angeles, sending outreach workers to areas around 23rd and Broadway, Adams Boulevard at Main Street, and Washington Boulevard at Main Street.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The statue, which includes a Banksy signature on its base, was erected overnight on Wednesday.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Even before the war, Saudi Arabia had signed a defense agreement with Pakistan, which has since gained more credibility as a force in the region because of its mediating role between Washington and Tehran.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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Industry Monk recalls the room feeling slightly busier than usual, the sign-up list longer than an average night.—
Jaeden Pinder,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The technique is dead simple (all by hand) and takes a delightfully heavy hand with spices.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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In these kinds of experiments, participants are told to practice physical activities—finger tapping, coin tossing, dart throwing with a nondominant hand—within their dreams.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autograph. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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