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
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
While Princess Kate signs her name on cards, in guests books and during other official royal outings, members of the royal family do not give public autographs.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Minutes before the start of Sunday’s game, Ortega — who has been with the Padres since 1987— signed autographs for fans crowded behind his makeshift broadcast booth.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Some even go for $150 to $200, with autographs from a character’s voice actors.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
As Benson continues asking questions about the victim, Jasmyn nudges a sign that shows her prices for autographs and pictures and says that her time is valuable.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
In its early years, the mall hosted a variety of celebrities and entertainment, from walk-around cartoon characters for throngs of exuberant kids to a visit from Chicago radio icon Dick Biondi for autographs.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Her mother collected autographs for young Daphne.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Fans lined the chain-link fence for autographs and photos from CLTFC players after the match.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
After the game, Bauer returned the favor for those at the Pennsylvania ballpark, signing autographs and taking pictures with fans after entering his name into the Ducks’ record books.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
While Princess Kate signs her name on cards, in guests books and during other official royal outings, members of the royal family do not give public autographs.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Minutes before the start of Sunday’s game, Ortega — who has been with the Padres since 1987— signed autographs for fans crowded behind his makeshift broadcast booth.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Some even go for $150 to $200, with autographs from a character’s voice actors.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
As Benson continues asking questions about the victim, Jasmyn nudges a sign that shows her prices for autographs and pictures and says that her time is valuable.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026
In its early years, the mall hosted a variety of celebrities and entertainment, from walk-around cartoon characters for throngs of exuberant kids to a visit from Chicago radio icon Dick Biondi for autographs.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Her mother collected autographs for young Daphne.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
Fans lined the chain-link fence for autographs and photos from CLTFC players after the match.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for autographs
Noun
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In the end, Jean-Pierre Jeunet agreed, and the silhouette became one of the film's visual signatures.—
Adèle Bari,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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Last Tuesday, the California Secretary of State reported that proponents, led by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, had turned in more than enough valid signatures to county registrars, ensuring that voters will be given an opportunity to restore the original intent of Proposition 13.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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Martin, who is already signed for next season, will be part of it, but don’t be surprised if New York signs someone else either on a cheap, short-term deal or a professional tryout contract.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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While Princess Kate signs her name on cards, in guests books and during other official royal outings, members of the royal family do not give public autographs.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Holding a clutch with one or both hands also provides a polite, socially acceptable reason not to shake every hand within reach.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After their Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid — a title which had been the squad’s main objective — all that is left for Flick’s side now is to seemingly wait to be crowned champions of Spain for a second year in a row.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Autographs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/autographs. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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