as in autograph
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
I'll just need your signature on the application, and then we're all set
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Recent Examples of signature
Its signature double insulation keeps iced drinks cold for 24 hours and hot bevvies warm for up to six hours.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
The collection helps to mark the design studio’s 20th anniversary, and builds upon Adelman’s portfolio of illuminated sculptures pairing delicate glass with mixed metals in organic compositions—a signature of hers.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
The Tamal Cubano Especial is homestyle cornmeal laced with seasoned pork, wrapped in a corn husk, topped with tender roast pork, sautéed onions, and Havana’s signature mojo sauce.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The deadline for candidates for city office to turn in petitions arrived on Wednesday, and the signatures are still being counted.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
The collection helps to mark the design studio’s 20th anniversary, and builds upon Adelman’s portfolio of illuminated sculptures pairing delicate glass with mixed metals in organic compositions—a signature of hers.
—Katherine McGrath, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2026
The Tamal Cubano Especial is homestyle cornmeal laced with seasoned pork, wrapped in a corn husk, topped with tender roast pork, sautéed onions, and Havana’s signature mojo sauce.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The deadline for candidates for city office to turn in petitions arrived on Wednesday, and the signatures are still being counted.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signature
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On March 7, Plaza wore a striped gray blazer and matching trousers from Frankie Shop while signing autographs for fans.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 Mar. 2026
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As with past years, the pop-culture confab will feature comics artists and animators, authors, anime and animation voice actors, cosplayers and notable gamers alongside panels, kid-friendly offerings, autographs, a marketplace and more.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the early 20th century female film directors were few and far between, and could often be counted on one hand — from Alice Guy-Blanché and Lois Weber to Dorothy Arzner.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The interior is surprisingly accommodating, with enough room to fit a phone, glasses, keys, lip gloss, and hand sanitizer.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Signature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signature. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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