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
Reilly cemented her reality TV legacy with back-to-back appearances on Big Brother — appearances that were filled with tears, endurance wins, and a signature laugh that viewers either loved or loved to hate.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 11 July 2025
If reporters include pronouns in their e-mail signatures, the administration doesn’t return their e-mails.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
This is your opportunity to add your signature to your party.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 July 2025
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
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 11 July 2025
If reporters include pronouns in their e-mail signatures, the administration doesn’t return their e-mails.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 11 July 2025
This is your opportunity to add your signature to your party.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 11 July 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signature
Noun
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Each box includes just two cards and is guaranteed to contain an on-card autograph of either Clark or Angel Reese and a Downtown or Kaboom insert of one of 12 players (including Clark and Reese).—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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The Rocket Classic winner entered Saturday in the mix and completed his round, then signed autographs.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 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 19 Jul. 2025.
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