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
Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
NILs effectively changed the landscape in sports as student-athletes have been able to profit via endorsements, sponsorships, social media, and autographs without losing eligibility.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Nino Paoli, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Collection of five vinyls autographed by FLETCHER.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs forward Marta Suárez (7) signs an autograph for a young fan following their win over the Houston Cougars at Schollmaier Arena in Fort Worth, February 4, 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
NILs effectively changed the landscape in sports as student-athletes have been able to profit via endorsements, sponsorships, social media, and autographs without losing eligibility.
—Gary Curreri, Sun Sentinel, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Soccer star David Beckham appeared in an ad for the brand in 2014, and former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens pulled a Sharpie from his sock to autograph a football on live TV after scoring a touchdown in 2002.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Collection of five vinyls autographed by FLETCHER.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for autograph
Noun
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Bhatia made it through 47 holes of this signature event until his first bogey when the strengthening wind sent his tee shot well over the green on the par-3 12th.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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But the foam on your latte might bear the business' signature image of a camel.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
14 Feb. 2026
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Now, though, Geeslin and other prominent members of the local Deaf community are concerned that a new master’s program at Butler University will result in fewer deaf kids learning to sign.—
Claire Rafford,
IndyStar,
9 Feb. 2026
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Local leaders in Maryland also signed bills banning private detention centers.—
Lautaro Grinspan,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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Despite the callouts during the walkabout, King Charles did not appear to respond, continuing down the line of people and shaking hands, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Officers then moved in on the nurses who did not give way, zip-tied their hands and led them to waiting police vans.—
Barry Williams,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Autograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autograph. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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