as in signature
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
she added her autograph to the joint tax return
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Recent Examples of autograph
Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
One reviewer says the book was able to hold at least 20 autographs from their trip.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
Reya Hart, The Atlantic, 15 June 2025
Howarth says the prices of the cards will vary depending on the card set and whether it is autographed.
—Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2025
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Noun
Young Angels fans who lined the infield for autographs as the team jogged onto the field Sunday, may not know the thrilling, heart-racing suspense of the postseason — nor the captivating, religious-like fervor the Rally Monkey could bring.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
One reviewer says the book was able to hold at least 20 autographs from their trip.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2025
Verb
At intermission, a cluster of fans, speaking in excited bursts of Creole French, started moving toward the stage, holding out papers to be autographed.
—Reya Hart, The Atlantic, 15 June 2025
Howarth says the prices of the cards will vary depending on the card set and whether it is autographed.
—Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autograph
Noun
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One possibility that didn’t come up at the meeting: White could file a lawsuit questioning the validity of the signatures on the recall petitions.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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In his own signature no-nonsense style, Osbourne was defiant about his desire to keep rocking, despite his challenges.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Rodeo organizers signed the contract for the event in April, after months of discussions.—
Dave Boucher,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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President Grover Cleveland signed a congressional act to make Labor Day a federal holiday on June 28, 1894.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Spieth’s hand is lovingly resting on his son, while more little hands reach out to touch the newborn—those are Sully’s older siblings, Sophie, 22 months, and Sammy, 3.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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The duo held hands and smiled for the cameras at the event while confident Sienna even posed for a solo shot with her hands on her hips.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autograph. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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