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
Alternatively, candidates can qualify for the ballot by collecting petition signatures.
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Each players’ ring is also personalized with his signature, last name and number.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Sorce’s signature perfumes only add to the fairytale.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
In that time, a cultural obsession with Bessette-Kennedy's minimalistic ‘90s style has taken over the trend cycle, with fans scrambling to hunt down her signature scent, go-to Levi’s, and tortoiseshell accessories.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
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Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Each players’ ring is also personalized with his signature, last name and number.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
Sorce’s signature perfumes only add to the fairytale.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
In that time, a cultural obsession with Bessette-Kennedy's minimalistic ‘90s style has taken over the trend cycle, with fans scrambling to hunt down her signature scent, go-to Levi’s, and tortoiseshell accessories.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signature
Noun
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The constant attention — interviews, autograph signings and trips — can be challenging.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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A number of artists, including Noah Kahan and Doja Cat, came to her defense earlier this month after the singer clashed with paparazzi and autograph scalpers in Paris.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Yes, Kaufman-Renn’s quick hands at the rim extended a special NCAA Tournament run for Purdue.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Both of her hands had been severed from her body and one of her legs was cut off, the documents said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Signature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signature. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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