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 However, the signature Waldorf Astoria sophistication permeates throughout the resort. Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Apr. 2025 At more accessible price points, Van Cleef & Arpels has reimagined its signature Alhambra, Perlée and Ludo designs as pendant watches featuring juicy colored gems like turquoise, lapis lazuli and carnelian. Milena Lazazzera, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2025 On Sunday, organizers confirmed the festival will return on May 2-4 in 2025, signaling that Lovin’ Life is on its way to becoming the city’s signature event. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2025 During her years on the show, she became known as a shade queen who liked to twirl (her signature move and catchphrase). Kate Aurthur, Variety, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for signature
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Noun
  • One former Cup driver and proud fan, Kenny Wallace, spent the evening signing autographs.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2025
  • In a Hooters parking lot near Augusta, Daly signed an autograph on a fan's bare hip, showcasing his unapologetic charm and willingness to push boundaries.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
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  • If colour is needed, Tom will apply much of it by hand, just like an artist.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The distance from your thumb to the opposite side of your hand measures roughly 10 degrees in the night sky.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025

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“Signature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signature. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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