signature

noun

ˈsig-nə-ˌchu̇r How to pronounce signature (audio)
Definition of signaturenext
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 For Rick Tankersley, the former vice chancellor for research who chaired the commission, that history complicates treating R1 as a signature accomplishment of Gaber’s tenure. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2026 This includes each of the shoe’s signature wavy stripes, which can also be rendered in either leather or synthetic suede. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 The menu also features Jamaican spirits, including the signature drink Ja'Rum Punch, and customers are also treated to Jamaican and Caribbean beats in the bar area. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 Across these appearances, a few signatures are emerging for the soon-to-be 21-year-old. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for signature
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signature
  1. autograph
  2. hand
Noun
  • The star signed autographs and greeted fans before enjoying her night.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • His order included several one-of-one cards, printed in a single copy and serial-numbered to prove it, along with a Barry Sanders autograph numbered three of five and a LeBron James card that was cut wrong at the factory.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of autograph
Noun
  • Observers say a victory for Yotova would keep the presidency in the hands of the ruling majority.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Back in 2023, Stevens revealed he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome—a rare auto-immune disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks the nerves—and was working to relearn how to walk and use his hands.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of hand

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“Signature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signature. Accessed 30 Oct. 2026.

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