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
Staff Author, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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
Minutes before the start of Sunday’s game, Ortega — who has been with the Padres since 1987— signed autographs for fans crowded behind his makeshift broadcast booth.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Some even go for $150 to $200, with autographs from a character’s voice actors.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
As Benson continues asking questions about the victim, Jasmyn nudges a sign that shows her prices for autographs and pictures and says that her time is valuable.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
In its early years, the mall hosted a variety of celebrities and entertainment, from walk-around cartoon characters for throngs of exuberant kids to a visit from Chicago radio icon Dick Biondi for autographs.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Her mother collected autographs for young Daphne.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Noun
In a post shared to Instagram on April 28, 63-year-old Moore can be seen greeting fans to sign autographs in New York City.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
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
Minutes before the start of Sunday’s game, Ortega — who has been with the Padres since 1987— signed autographs for fans crowded behind his makeshift broadcast booth.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Some even go for $150 to $200, with autographs from a character’s voice actors.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
As Benson continues asking questions about the victim, Jasmyn nudges a sign that shows her prices for autographs and pictures and says that her time is valuable.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
In its early years, the mall hosted a variety of celebrities and entertainment, from walk-around cartoon characters for throngs of exuberant kids to a visit from Chicago radio icon Dick Biondi for autographs.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Her mother collected autographs for young Daphne.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autographs
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After racing across the state to collect signatures, that campaign, called People Not Politicians, last year turned in more than 300,000 signatures to force a statewide vote on the map in November.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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The application, earlier reported by the Salt Lake Tribune, is now undergoing legal review and would need more than 5,000 signatures for the referendum to appear on the ballot.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Martin, who is already signed for next season, will be part of it, but don’t be surprised if New York signs someone else either on a cheap, short-term deal or a professional tryout contract.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Princess Kate signs her name on cards, in guests books and during other official royal outings, members of the royal family do not give public autographs.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The review followed a 2022 report that highlighted the excavation of a Lenape burial site whose ownership was later returned to Native American hands, the outlet reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Another adjustment on set was with his daughter played by Toscano tending to follow his hands as Insolera communicated using sign language, rather than look into his eyes.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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“Autographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autographs. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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