sig·na·ture
ˈsig-nə-ˌchu̇r 
-chər,
-ˌtyu̇r,
-ˌtu̇r
1
a
: the act of signing one's name to something
b
: the name of a person written with his or her own hand
2
: a feature in the appearance or qualities of a natural object formerly held to indicate its utility in medicine
3
a
: 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
b
: one unit of a book comprising a group of printed sheets that are folded and stitched together
4
a
b
5
: the part of a medical prescription that contains the directions to the patient
6
: something (such as a tune, style, or logo) that serves to set apart or identify
also
: a characteristic mark
: 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.—
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Examples of signature in a Sentence
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 WebJon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
Solidly red Utah is the lone state where Kennedy has officially qualified to run as an independent for the 2024 election, though his campaign has touted collecting enough signatures in several others.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The Colorado Secretary of State will then have 30 days to verify the petition's signatures.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
The pro players ushered their cute kids onto the green in their adorable signature white caddy uniforms.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Waiting much longer could be a costly blow in their attempt to collect more than 100,000 signatures by June 26.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Some offerings extend beyond the home with cotton terry gym towels and a beach bag, both accented by the house’s other stripy signature, a tripartite band of red, white and blue.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The rapper/singer will open the Gobi stage with his signature Afro-Caribbean beats, and if the name didn’t already tell you as much, expect a truly funky performance.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024
Additionally, the six-piece capsule was inspired by the power and individuality of the brand’s signature pieces, hence the go-to lace and neutral colors.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2024
Drag king Official bio: Jarvis Hammer not only brings a stunning ghostly visual aesthetic to all of his drag looks, but also delivers fabulous performances showcasing his signature comedic styling.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2023
Aside from signature Rivian touches like its headlights, the R3 looks like a classic sporty hatchback.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2024
Its stores have always added a spark of joy for shoppers, whether in the kid’s ball room or with its signature Swedish meatballs.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
For the latter, Pape suggests investing in a pair of espadrilles — a signature Spanish creation.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
Rendang is a signature Indonesian dish of beef cheeks slow braised in coconut milk and warm spices until unctuous and juicy.
—Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
Starring the likes of Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, and Milo Manheim, Thanksgiving delivers a fresh take on horror that perfectly blends nail-biting scares with the director’s signature offbeat humor.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
And the best part is the signature Italian hospitality: laid-back and friendly, with delicious, fresh seafood pasta available at a moment’s notice.
—Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
Noun
Hence, Prepared Food Photos has dedicated itself to protecting this currency for its clients, ensuring that the exclusive images chosen to market the signature items supermarkets rely on to distinguish their brand remain distinctive and valuable.
—Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 Apr. 2024
Solidly red Utah is the lone state where Kennedy has officially qualified to run as an independent for the 2024 election, though his campaign has touted collecting enough signatures in several others.
—Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 12 Apr. 2024
The Colorado Secretary of State will then have 30 days to verify the petition's signatures.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 12 Apr. 2024
The pro players ushered their cute kids onto the green in their adorable signature white caddy uniforms.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
Waiting much longer could be a costly blow in their attempt to collect more than 100,000 signatures by June 26.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Some offerings extend beyond the home with cotton terry gym towels and a beach bag, both accented by the house’s other stripy signature, a tripartite band of red, white and blue.
—Devorah Lev-Tov Kin Woo Ella Riley-Adams Jameson Montgomery Kurt Soller Megan O’Sullivan, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2024
The rapper/singer will open the Gobi stage with his signature Afro-Caribbean beats, and if the name didn’t already tell you as much, expect a truly funky performance.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2024
Additionally, the six-piece capsule was inspired by the power and individuality of the brand’s signature pieces, hence the go-to lace and neutral colors.
—Essence, 1 Apr. 2024
Adjective
The week was supposed to be capped off Jan. 27 at Tropicana Field in Tampa, Florida, where the company was to host one of its signature annual events, the Royal Rumble.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2024
Drag king Official bio: Jarvis Hammer not only brings a stunning ghostly visual aesthetic to all of his drag looks, but also delivers fabulous performances showcasing his signature comedic styling.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2023
Aside from signature Rivian touches like its headlights, the R3 looks like a classic sporty hatchback.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 7 Mar. 2024
Its stores have always added a spark of joy for shoppers, whether in the kid’s ball room or with its signature Swedish meatballs.
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
For the latter, Pape suggests investing in a pair of espadrilles — a signature Spanish creation.
—Chadner Navarro, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2024
Rendang is a signature Indonesian dish of beef cheeks slow braised in coconut milk and warm spices until unctuous and juicy.
—Journal Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2024
Starring the likes of Patrick Dempsey, Addison Rae, and Milo Manheim, Thanksgiving delivers a fresh take on horror that perfectly blends nail-biting scares with the director’s signature offbeat humor.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
And the best part is the signature Italian hospitality: laid-back and friendly, with delicious, fresh seafood pasta available at a moment’s notice.
—Hannah Seligson, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
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signature
noun
sig·na·ture
ˈsig-nə-ˌchu̇(ə)r
-chər
1
: the name of a person written by that person
2
: a notation used in music to indicate the key or the rhythm
Medical Definition
signature
noun
sig·na·ture
ˈsig-nə-ˌchu̇(ə)r, -chər, -ˌt(y)u̇(ə)r
1
: a feature in the appearance or qualities of a natural object formerly held to indicate its utility in medicine either because of a fancied resemblance to a body part (as a heart-shaped leaf indicating utility in heart disease) or because of a presumed relation to some phase of a disease (as the prickly nature of thistle indicating utility in case of a stitch in the side)
2
: the part of a medical prescription which contains the directions to the patient
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