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
Those qualities – the handheld instability, the textural grain – were not flaws to be corrected but signatures to be honored.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
The menu also has chicken wings, salads, sandwiches and a signature Breakwater Burger.
—Joe Marusak
may 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026
Taylor Swift rocks her signature bangs and a peplum-style shirt for another night out in New York City on May 14.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
For example, Westport Cafe — Providence’s neighbor at their Westport location — is helping the pizza restaurant develop a signature cocktail menu for both their Westport and new Current Landing spots.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2026
The menu also has chicken wings, salads, sandwiches and a signature Breakwater Burger.
—Joe Marusak
may 16, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2026
Taylor Swift rocks her signature bangs and a peplum-style shirt for another night out in New York City on May 14.
—People Staff, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
For example, Westport Cafe — Providence’s neighbor at their Westport location — is helping the pizza restaurant develop a signature cocktail menu for both their Westport and new Current Landing spots.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for signature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signature
Noun
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Teller and Driver walked the red carpet, signing autographs and posing for selfies with screaming fans.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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Launching on Friday, the core collection for Disney and Formula 1 rolls out with new products, including a varsity jacket featuring Mickey & Friends autographs.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
Noun
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With ballots already in voters’ hands and a large share of the electorate still undecided, Thursday’s showdown offered one last, high‑stakes chance to draw contrasts.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Signature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signature. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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