: the name of a person written with his or her own hand
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: a feature in the appearance or qualities of a natural object formerly held to indicate its utility in medicine
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: a letter or figure placed usually at the bottom of the first page on each sheet of printed pages (as of a book) as a direction to the binder in arranging and gathering the sheets
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: one unit of a book comprising a group of printed sheets that are folded and stitched together
: closely and distinctively associated and identified with someone or something
a musician's signature style
a chef's signature dish
Pomegranate martinis made with pomegranate juice, vodka and a splash of grapefruit are becoming the hipster drink of choice, and the pomegranate margarita is the signature cocktail at Rosa Mexicano in New York City. Lisa McLaughlin
Noun There is a place for your signature at the bottom of the form. If we can collect 200,000 signatures on our petition, then our candidate will be included on the ballot. We presented the document to the president for her signature. The bill passed and went to the governor for signature a week ago.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Board Vice Chair Mary Ellen Gurewitz, D, disagreed and argued if so many people signed the proposal in the signature-gathering phase, the language must have been legible. Kim Bellware, Anchorage Daily News, 1 Sep. 2022 These hydrogel masks are packed with the one-two hydrating punch of hyaluronic acid and glycerin, which help create the perfect environment for the brand's signature anti-aging ingredient, epidermal growth factor (EGF). Harper's Bazaar Staff, Harper's BAZAAR, 31 Aug. 2022 Board Vice Chair Mary Ellen Gurewitz (D) disagreed and argued if so many people signed the proposal in the signature-gathering phase, the language must have been legible. Kim Bellware, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2022 When this happens, experts believe the gasses inside the fluid that lubricates the joint escape via small bubbles that burst, causing that signature cracking or popping sound. Maggie O'neill, SELF, 29 Aug. 2022 And no Taylor Swift look is complete without a bold, signature red lip. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 28 Aug. 2022 As the ink of President Biden’s signature dries on the Inflation Reduction Act (a name likely to disappoint), Willie Sutton’s answer may give us some guidance as to what comes next. Sal Nuzzo, National Review, 22 Aug. 2022 The watch comes in its original box: a bespoke presentation case in Cartier signature red with gold detailing. Anthony Demarco, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 But the package that won final congressional approval in the House on Friday and heading to the White House for President Joe Biden’s signature will touch countless American lives with longtime party proposals. Lisa Mascaro, BostonGlobe.com, 12 Aug. 2022 See More
Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle French or Medieval Latin; Middle French, from Medieval Latin signatura, from Latin signatus, past participle of signare to sign, seal