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
The Traditionnelle’s signature railroad-style track runs around the edge of the dial and the small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
The zoo this week launched an online petition against the data center that, as of Friday, had more than 180,000 signatures and 25,000 shares on Facebook.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 6 June 2026
To reach the number of valid signatures a candidate needs a hefty buffer.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Atletico Madrid forward Julián Álvarez is key to Scaloni’s attack, while Barcelona, Arsenal, and PSG are reportedly vying for his signature for next season.
—Débora Rey, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 June 2026
The zoo this week launched an online petition against the data center that, as of Friday, had more than 180,000 signatures and 25,000 shares on Facebook.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 6 June 2026
To reach the number of valid signatures a candidate needs a hefty buffer.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 6 June 2026
Atletico Madrid forward Julián Álvarez is key to Scaloni’s attack, while Barcelona, Arsenal, and PSG are reportedly vying for his signature for next season.
—Débora Rey, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signature
Noun
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The cost of an autograph for each celebrity guest varies in price.—
John Tufts,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
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At the players’ final training session at Grbavica Stadium in Sarajevo, they were mobbed by fans hunting for autographs before heading to the airport and during the flight to St Louis.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Anticipating the conditions, firefighters worked aggressively Tuesday to increase containment, and keep additional resources on hand during the warning days.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The establishment had an infestation of live roaches and flies, and didn’t have a working hand sink in the kitchen.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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“Signature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signature. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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