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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in signs
to write one's name on (as a document)
asked the baseball player to autograph the bill of his cap
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of autographs
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
2 July 2026
Unlike modern sports trading cards, which are not only hefty but often bedazzled with autographs, jersey patches, and random holograms, the Panini stickers are flimsy and meant to be abused.
—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Afterward, players signed autographs for Kansas Citians who came to watch.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Jeremy Allen White stops to sign autographs for fans outside his hotel in Paris on June 24.
—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Following each day of practice, select Lions players will be available for fan autographs around the facility.
—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
On his walks to and from the Federal Reserve admirers would flank him, asking for autographs on dollar bills.
—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The squad smiles and waves, stopping for a few autographs.
—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The squad smiles and waves, stopping for a few autographs.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Noun
On the wall across the bar are autographs of former USMNT greats, scrawled inside a mighty shield.
—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
2 July 2026
Unlike modern sports trading cards, which are not only hefty but often bedazzled with autographs, jersey patches, and random holograms, the Panini stickers are flimsy and meant to be abused.
—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
Afterward, players signed autographs for Kansas Citians who came to watch.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Jeremy Allen White stops to sign autographs for fans outside his hotel in Paris on June 24.
—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
27 June 2026
Following each day of practice, select Lions players will be available for fan autographs around the facility.
—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
On his walks to and from the Federal Reserve admirers would flank him, asking for autographs on dollar bills.
—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
The squad smiles and waves, stopping for a few autographs.
—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
The squad smiles and waves, stopping for a few autographs.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autographs
Noun
-
The testing is focused largely on ink analysis, including the ink used on the signatures.
-
Barring the necessary votes, candidates need signatures from voters to make it onto the ballot.
Verb
-
If Goldin signs the qualifying offer to return to the Heat on a two-way contract, Miami would have two players signed to two-way deals in undrafted Miami Hurricanes standout guard Tre Donaldson and Goldin.
-
When the Governor signs, the money, which is currently earmarked for a Florida Enterprise Rail Fund, would be distributed by the FDOT.
Noun
-
While committing the robberies Fleming drew a gun, and wore all black covering his face with a ski mask and goggles, and his hands with gloves, authorities said.
-
Rinse the blueberries under cold running water, gently swishing them around with your hands to ensure all the berries are exposed to water.
Cite this Entry
“Autographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autographs. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
