as in signatures
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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as in signs
to write one's name on (as a document)
asked the baseball player to autograph the bill of his cap
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Recent Examples of autographs
Bee Staff
february 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Even the cheapest of products today generally have some potential to pull rare 1-of-1s or autographs worth considerably more than the purchase price.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 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
All autographs and photo opportunities are cash only at Celebrity Row, which is on the first floor of the convention center.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
The Indiana Hoosiers took one last stroll from Assembly Hall to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, waving to the crowd, signing autographs and trading fist bumps with the fans who lined the way.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Vilma, Chambliss and Ewers along with a host of other notable football figures – Michael Irvin and Kirk Herbstreit, for example – met with fans, signed autographs, took pictures and also played some EA College Football 26 with kids.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
That is the one public event this week where autographs will be available.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
After fulfilling her media obligations, Staley spent more than 30 minutes posing for photos and signing autographs for about 100 people who lined the court inside the Physical Education Complex.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2026
Noun
Fans of Brady and the Patriots waited in line for several hours at the Downtown Commons plaza outside Golden 1 Center for a chance to meet him and get autographs.
—Bee Staff
february 7, Sacbee.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Even the cheapest of products today generally have some potential to pull rare 1-of-1s or autographs worth considerably more than the purchase price.
—Corey Merriman, New York Times, 7 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
All autographs and photo opportunities are cash only at Celebrity Row, which is on the first floor of the convention center.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
The Indiana Hoosiers took one last stroll from Assembly Hall to Memorial Stadium on Saturday, waving to the crowd, signing autographs and trading fist bumps with the fans who lined the way.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026
Vilma, Chambliss and Ewers along with a host of other notable football figures – Michael Irvin and Kirk Herbstreit, for example – met with fans, signed autographs, took pictures and also played some EA College Football 26 with kids.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
That is the one public event this week where autographs will be available.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
After fulfilling her media obligations, Staley spent more than 30 minutes posing for photos and signing autographs for about 100 people who lined the court inside the Physical Education Complex.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autographs
Noun
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Confirming independent biological signatures.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Feb. 2026
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Each person who wishes to stand in the elections has to submit 2,337 signatures supporting them before 9pm on March 2 to become an official candidate.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The president often signs his name or initials after policy posts.—
Bill Barrow,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Tigers have only one player under contract worth more than $35 million—Javier Baez at $140 million—and two if Valdez officially signs.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dodds and Mouat, who entered the field as favorites, shook hands with the Wrana siblings with one end still to play.—
JULIA FRANKEL,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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