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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
Marx also submitted signatures while also seeking the assembly nomination.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
The city’s charter allows citizens to force a vote on city ordinances if opponents collect enough signatures — equal to 10% of the number of votes in the most recent election for mayor — within 40 days of an ordinance’s passage.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
The Wall Street Journal reports that the fireplace in the screening room contains signatures of the famous stars who have visited the home, including Elvis Presley, Mel Tormé and Natalie Wood, a feature the Osbournes inherited from the previous owner, radio host Frank Bresee.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The dispute centered on LAFCO’s actions during the process of verifying the petition signatures, which ultimately reversed the San Diego County registrar of voters office’s initial determination that ACLJ’s petition drive had failed to gather enough valid signatures.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The signatures invariably don’t match and the voters are contacted.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association filed thousands of signatures for a ballot measure to overturn tax measures statewide such as those like ULA.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit is also collecting signatures that support a $30 minimum wage.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Inside the Gold Dome of the state Capitol, on the interior walls high above Washington Street, are thousands of signatures written in permanent black Sharpie.
—Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
The city’s charter allows citizens to force a vote on city ordinances if opponents collect enough signatures — equal to 10% of the number of votes in the most recent election for mayor — within 40 days of an ordinance’s passage.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
The Wall Street Journal reports that the fireplace in the screening room contains signatures of the famous stars who have visited the home, including Elvis Presley, Mel Tormé and Natalie Wood, a feature the Osbournes inherited from the previous owner, radio host Frank Bresee.
—Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2026
The dispute centered on LAFCO’s actions during the process of verifying the petition signatures, which ultimately reversed the San Diego County registrar of voters office’s initial determination that ACLJ’s petition drive had failed to gather enough valid signatures.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026
The signatures invariably don’t match and the voters are contacted.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Earlier this year, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association filed thousands of signatures for a ballot measure to overturn tax measures statewide such as those like ULA.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
The nonprofit is also collecting signatures that support a $30 minimum wage.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Inside the Gold Dome of the state Capitol, on the interior walls high above Washington Street, are thousands of signatures written in permanent black Sharpie.
—Patricia Murphy, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signatures
Noun
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On Saturday, the troubled pop star uploaded a video dancing in a sheer black bodysuit while covering her breasts with her hands.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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As Horner said in court with his head in his hands, audio played from a phone call with his mother.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Saturday, for what could have been the team’s final morning skate in San Jose, seats were at a premium, with a long line for autographs near the rink’s entrance.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, Kamden and his family began showing up for him — attending his games, waiting afterward for photos and autographs and getting to know his family.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Signatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signatures. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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