autographs

Famous people's inscriptions

Autographs are signatures, especially those of famous people collected as keepsakes or sold as memorabilia: She got autographs from the entire cast.

The verb means to sign something for a fan or collector: He autographed baseballs for an hour after the game.

An autograph can also mean any document in the author's own handwriting.

signing

signature

Handwritten name for verification

penmanshipSkill of forming letters
inscriptionText permanently marked
dedicationWholehearted loyalty to purpose

personalization · flourish · handwriting · cursive · calligraphy · ink · marker · sharpie · photo · poster

collecting

memorabilia

Collected items of significance

sportsCompetitive physical activities
cardsStiff paper rectangles
vintageQuality from past eras

rarities · authentication · ephemera · albums · antiques · artifacts · coins · stamps · posters · heirlooms

Categories

celebritycelebs, stardom, A-list, A-listers, movie stars
fan gearjerseys, foam fingers, pennants, pom poms, pompoms
fandom collectiblesaction figures, bobbleheads, collectibles, limited editions, memorabilia
memorabiliasigned photos, concert tickets, backstage passes, VIP passes, setlists
Merchband shirts, band tees, concert tees, keychains, enamel pins
music memorabiliaconcert tickets, ticket stubs, tour posters, band posters, concert posters

Opposites

authenticity/origin

autographsforgeries

Fraudulent imitations of originals

copies · reproductions · facsimiles · stamps · photocopies

acceptance/refusal

autographsrejects

Refuses or discards

refuses · declines · ignores · snubs · rebuffs

method of inscription

autographstyped

Input via keyboard

stamped · rubber-stamped · digital signatures · facsimile · mass-produced

Phrases

autograph bookBook for collecting signatures
autographed photosImages with personal signatures
autograph sessionScheduled public signing event
autograph signingCelebrity writes for fans
fake autographsFraudulent handwritten endorsements
autograph albumsBound pages for collecting signatures

Family

autograph, autographed, autographing, autograph book

Familiarity: Top 20,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G