as in autograph
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 signature
Plancarte was added as a beneficiary in a handwritten amendment that appears to bear Rose’s signature.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
Her signature initiative was 2010’s Let’s Move!–a comprehensive program designed to empower parents and caregivers with resources to improve health for kids.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 22 July 2025
The University of Kansas is directing employees to remove their pronouns from official email signatures in response to a state mandate purging diversity practices at state universities.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
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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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 July 2025
Her signature initiative was 2010’s Let’s Move!–a comprehensive program designed to empower parents and caregivers with resources to improve health for kids.
—Parents Editors, Parents, 22 July 2025
The University of Kansas is directing employees to remove their pronouns from official email signatures in response to a state mandate purging diversity practices at state universities.
—Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signature
Noun
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The team has not announced which players and position groups will sign autographs on each day.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
21 July 2025
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The free, family-friendly fan festival runs from 6 to 10 p.m. each night and will feature live music, games, special guest appearances and autograph sessions.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 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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“Signature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signature. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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