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
Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Often traveling for autograph shows and awards events including Chita Rivera Awards on May 18 in New York City, and another honor in April for her longtime support of American service members through overseas performances for the United Service Organizations.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 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
Fans wear their favorite players’ name, beg for their autograph and spend stupid amounts of money just to be in their proximity.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
Often traveling for autograph shows and awards events including Chita Rivera Awards on May 18 in New York City, and another honor in April for her longtime support of American service members through overseas performances for the United Service Organizations.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 9 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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With about 1,000 ballots left to count and hundreds of signature-cure ballots still outstanding, the outcome remained too close to call.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The bar is known for its mural of dancing pink ponies and fruity Island Rum Runner cocktails, a Pink Pony signature.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 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 20 Jun. 2026.
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