signatures

plural of signature
as in hands
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 Tyler collected enough signatures to qualify for a primary, but Santanella challenged the process and prevailed in an appeal to Superior Court. Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026 The Respect Missouri Voters coalition submitted more than 300,000 petition signatures — currently being verified by election officials — to try to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot protecting the initiative process. ABC News, 31 July 2026 Although 25,500 or so registered voter signatures was not enough to qualify the proposal for the November ballot, that number still represented a significant part of Sacramento’s adult population. Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026 Drones are vulnerable to jamming and require constant recharging, which, because of their thermal signatures, electromagnetic signals, and charging noises, can give away troop positions. Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026 To uncover them, the research team began with a catalog of roughly 800,000 quasars identified by DESI and used a machine-learning model to search for subtle signatures of gravitational lensing. Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 31 July 2026 Using software that scans DNA for the genetic signatures of ancient bacteria and viruses, the team analyzed samples from people buried at the Camarones 9 archaeological site. Sam MacDonald, Scientific American, 30 July 2026 The local canvassing board will compare your signature with the one in your voter registration record to see if your signatures match. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026 Online petitions to expel Argentina from the World Cup drew hundreds of thousands of signatures. Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signatures
Noun
  • But even with that federal response, nonprofit organizations say private donations remain critical to getting supplies directly into the hands of survivors.
    Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • During a situation drill at the end of practice, Williams had Rock Ya-Sin all over him and still caught the ball above his head with two hands.
    Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • On Friday morning, pro wrestling die-hard fans flocked to the Convention Center for autographs and merchandise.
    John Lauritsen, CBS News, 31 July 2026
  • On Friday, as the Chiefs’ players and coaches reported to camp at Missouri Western State University, Bieniemy spent a little extra time in the parking lot, signing autographs for fans and taking photos.
    Sam McDowell Updated July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026

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“Signatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signatures. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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