as in signatures
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in signs
to write one's name on (as a document)
asked the baseball player to autograph the bill of his cap
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of autographs
Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Bryce Eldridge #8 of the San Francisco Giants signs autographs at Scottsdale Stadium on February 15, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The Mets‘ top position player prospect and second-overall has had fans following him throughout spring training workouts, kids asking for autographs and a line of reporters waiting to talk to him in front of his locker almost daily.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
The Gone With the Wind Museum holds one of the biggest collections of memorabilia and autographs from the movie.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
After the skills challenge Tuesday night, the three IceHogs made sure to sign autographs and offer their appreciation to their fans.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Fans of Brady and the Patriots waited in line for several hours at the Downtown Commons plaza outside Golden 1 Center for a chance to meet him and get autographs.
—Bee Staff
february 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Even the cheapest of products today generally have some potential to pull rare 1-of-1s or autographs worth considerably more than the purchase price.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
NILs effectively changed the landscape in sports as student-athletes have been able to profit via endorsements, sponsorships, social media, and autographs without losing eligibility.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
The crowd erupted as Brady posed for photos, signed autographs and ripped packs alongside stunned fans.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
Bryce Eldridge #8 of the San Francisco Giants signs autographs at Scottsdale Stadium on February 15, 2026 in Scottsdale, Arizona.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2026
The Mets‘ top position player prospect and second-overall has had fans following him throughout spring training workouts, kids asking for autographs and a line of reporters waiting to talk to him in front of his locker almost daily.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
The Gone With the Wind Museum holds one of the biggest collections of memorabilia and autographs from the movie.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
After the skills challenge Tuesday night, the three IceHogs made sure to sign autographs and offer their appreciation to their fans.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Fans of Brady and the Patriots waited in line for several hours at the Downtown Commons plaza outside Golden 1 Center for a chance to meet him and get autographs.
—Bee Staff
february 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Even the cheapest of products today generally have some potential to pull rare 1-of-1s or autographs worth considerably more than the purchase price.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
NILs effectively changed the landscape in sports as student-athletes have been able to profit via endorsements, sponsorships, social media, and autographs without losing eligibility.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autographs
Noun
-
The coalition is currently gathering signatures to get the tax hike on the ballot.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
-
Punk fans mobilized to file an online petition, which garnered nearly 1,500 signatures, calling for the cancellation of the festival’s scheduled 2025 stops in Massachusetts and California in September and October.—
Charlie Vargas,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
If Johnson signs elsewhere and the Chargers move on from Becton, then the team would be looking for three new starters on the interior.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
-
Until Congress passes legislation and a president signs it into law, the clock changes will continue nationwide.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Bill Clinton, with a calmer demeanor and visibly shaking hands, denied having any knowledge of Epstein’s crimes.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
-
Post the performance, the humanoid shook hands with Honor CEO James Li, and also performed a clean backflip that landed flawlessly, leaving the viewers amazed, meeting a ripple of applause across the room.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Autographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autographs. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
