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
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as in signs
to write one's name on (as a document)
asked the baseball player to autograph the bill of his cap
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Recent Examples of autographs
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Donnie Wahlberg stopped to grab photos and sign autographs with fans after the performance.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
As the crowd screamed every lyric back to them, Raya-García leaned down from the stage to sign autographs for fans losing their minds in the front row.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
As Tilly walks the streets of London, poses for selfies, signs autographs, appears on talk shows, performs live in front of enormous audiences, interacts with photographers, we are reminded that Tilly could never do any of this.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles 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
Meanwhile, the individuals in question continue hounding her for autographs and photos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Johnny Rutherford, Elvis Andrus and Drew Pearson will sign autographs.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The scenes outside the Wrexham Lager Stand beforehand, as the home team’s players mingled with fans, signing autographs and posing for photographs, felt like a throwback to a more wholesome era, as did an FA Cup tie that carried all the drama, tension and atmosphere of the competition’s heyday.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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He was later seen signing autographs for young fans as the ceremonies came to a close.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
Donnie Wahlberg stopped to grab photos and sign autographs with fans after the performance.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 14 Mar. 2026
As the crowd screamed every lyric back to them, Raya-García leaned down from the stage to sign autographs for fans losing their minds in the front row.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 14 Mar. 2026
As Tilly walks the streets of London, poses for selfies, signs autographs, appears on talk shows, performs live in front of enormous audiences, interacts with photographers, we are reminded that Tilly could never do any of this.
—Culture Critic, Los Angeles 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
Meanwhile, the individuals in question continue hounding her for autographs and photos.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Mar. 2026
Johnny Rutherford, Elvis Andrus and Drew Pearson will sign autographs.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
The scenes outside the Wrexham Lager Stand beforehand, as the home team’s players mingled with fans, signing autographs and posing for photographs, felt like a throwback to a more wholesome era, as did an FA Cup tie that carried all the drama, tension and atmosphere of the competition’s heyday.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autographs
Noun
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For now, however, the fight is unfolding on sidewalks and storefronts across California as petition sheets fill with signatures.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
15 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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On the other hand, signs that the vital shipping route for a fifth of the world’s oil remains largely off limits will pose a problem for stocks.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
15 Mar. 2026
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If DeSantis signs the bill into law, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will note a person’s citizenship status on any new, replacement or renewal driver’s license.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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In the meantime, apply a smear of lotion to your hands to protect your skin and prepare a bowl of ice-cold water.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
16 Mar. 2026
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The fabric covering her front continued behind her like two mini trains, which Olandria waved with her hands, creating an almost wing-like shape.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Autographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autographs. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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