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 Every raindrop that hits the panel generates microscopic vibrations, creating unique acoustic signatures that vary with rainfall intensity. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026 Each designer worked closely with Olympia to create exclusive pieces that reflect both their individual design signatures and her eclectic personal style. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026 The Illinois State Board of Elections removed both from the ballot, finding them hundreds of valid signatures short. — Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026 Opponents collected signatures to force a statewide referendum vote to determine the map’s fate. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 4 Nov. 2026 Signatures are how election officials verify eligible voters by comparing the signature on the envelope to signatures on file from election and driver's license records. — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026 That includes account numbers, birth dates, passwords and pins, signatures or Social Security numbers. — Andee Tagle, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026 Across these appearances, a few signatures are emerging for the soon-to-be 21-year-old. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 The Protect Girls Sports in Maine ballot committee is seeking a place on the 2027 ballot, after its earlier petition fell 532 valid signatures short of qualifying for this year’s election. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signatures
Noun
  • The king crab legs are barely seasoned but expertly grilled and dripping with salty sweetness, the kind that’s hard to wash off your hands.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2026
  • To such the State renders comparatively small service, and a slight tax is wont to appear exorbitant, particularly if they are obliged to earn it by special labor with their hands.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Some fans held up large posters and asked for autographs, while chants of the director’s first name broke out from the crowd.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The star signed autographs and greeted fans before enjoying her night.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Signatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signatures. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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