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 They’re crafted with the brand's signature heel pillow, memory foam insole, and stretch-fit design. Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025 The ride itself hits speeds up to 62 mph and feels playful and smooth, though its signature Celestial Spin, inverting one train over the other, may throw some riders for a loop. Samantha Neely, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025 The mayor’s signature initiative to address homelessness went to the area around 87th Street and Wadsworth Avenue in South Los Angeles, according to her team. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2025 The lack of undress certainly paid off, with Roberts' newsboy cap, red coat and thigh-high boots marking a signature style moment in the movie. Andrea Wurzburger, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for signature

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“Signature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signature. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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