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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 signatures
Her campaign involved gathering more than a million signatures; many were collected by Obama Foundation alumni.
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Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Missouri legislators have over the past several years sought to overhaul the state’s initiative petition process, a more than a century-old form of direct democracy that allows voters to collect signatures and put policy measures to a statewide vote.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
The junior has organized a petition to remove the mascot which has gained 330 signatures from members of the tribal and SCUSD communities.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The teachers union recertified last year and is in the process of collecting signatures to do so again this year.
—Jeffrey S. Solochek, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Other clues may include signatures, stamps, original tags, and hallmarks, the official marks used on gold and silver to verify purity.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Petitions are already circulating with hundreds of signatures collected.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Security features include password protection and digital signatures, which can help manage sensitive documents.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Last Tuesday, the California Secretary of State reported that proponents, led by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, had turned in more than enough valid signatures to county registrars, ensuring that voters will be given an opportunity to restore the original intent of Proposition 13.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Peter Slevin, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Missouri legislators have over the past several years sought to overhaul the state’s initiative petition process, a more than a century-old form of direct democracy that allows voters to collect signatures and put policy measures to a statewide vote.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 May 2026
The junior has organized a petition to remove the mascot which has gained 330 signatures from members of the tribal and SCUSD communities.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
The teachers union recertified last year and is in the process of collecting signatures to do so again this year.
—Jeffrey S. Solochek, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Other clues may include signatures, stamps, original tags, and hallmarks, the official marks used on gold and silver to verify purity.
—Nicole Anderson, Architectural Digest, 1 May 2026
Petitions are already circulating with hundreds of signatures collected.
—Shelley Bortz, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Security features include password protection and digital signatures, which can help manage sensitive documents.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Last Tuesday, the California Secretary of State reported that proponents, led by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, had turned in more than enough valid signatures to county registrars, ensuring that voters will be given an opportunity to restore the original intent of Proposition 13.
—Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signatures
Noun
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Holding a clutch with one or both hands also provides a polite, socially acceptable reason not to shake every hand within reach.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After their Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid — a title which had been the squad’s main objective — all that is left for Flick’s side now is to seemingly wait to be crowned champions of Spain for a second year in a row.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After the game, Bauer returned the favor for those at the Pennsylvania ballpark, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans after entering his name into the Ducks’ record books.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Princess Kate signs her name on cards, in guests books and during other official royal outings, members of the royal family do not give public autographs.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Signatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signatures. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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