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
As Gino prepares his signature Lobster Fra Diavolo and Francesca chops cucumbers for a salad – under the watchful eye of matriarch Nancy — there’s an unexpected ring of the doorbell.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
Nostalgic visitors will find that Jack in the Box’s signature tacos are still on the menu, but its once ubiquitous clown mascot is mostly missing, relegated to the pantheon of bygone fast-food icons along with Burger Chef.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
That election took place shy of 90 days after the ballot initiative signatures were verified, triggering the subsequent election.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The launch of a new publication in Los Angeles comes as its signature daily, the Los Angeles Times, has struggled, with downsizing of staff and revenue losses.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2025
Nostalgic visitors will find that Jack in the Box’s signature tacos are still on the menu, but its once ubiquitous clown mascot is mostly missing, relegated to the pantheon of bygone fast-food icons along with Burger Chef.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
That election took place shy of 90 days after the ballot initiative signatures were verified, triggering the subsequent election.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2025
The launch of a new publication in Los Angeles comes as its signature daily, the Los Angeles Times, has struggled, with downsizing of staff and revenue losses.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signature
Noun
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Obviously, Sanders is not required to sign autographs.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Bananas not only give out autographs, but also interact with the crowd in other ways.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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First wash your hands, then follow these guidelines.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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The funding comes at a time when biotech firms have been struggling to raise money and the public markets are filled with zombie biotechs that are trading below their cash on hand.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Signature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signature. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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