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autographs

n. plural-only
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɔtəˌɡɹæfs// UK //ˈɔːtəɡɹˌæfz// au·to·graphs

n. the signatures of famous people, like actors or athletes, that fans collect as souvenirs.

n. the signatures of celebrities or notable figures, typically written as a memento for a fan or collector.


SIMPLE

The fans waited outside the theater to get autographs.

CONTEXTUAL

After the concert, the lead singer stayed for an hour to sign autographs for the crowd waiting by the stage door.

COMPLEX

Collectors often verify the authenticity of vintage autographs by comparing the ink flow and letter formation to known historical documents from the same period.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'autograph'; refers to multiple signatures or the general activity of collecting them.

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