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signature

signature

196 3.7
A special style that makes a person or thing easy to recognize
  • noun
  • /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
translation icon : sello distintivo
  • Second, the elections put the Democrats on the defensive on their own signature initiative.
  • inventive signature
  • Venetian signature
  • types of signatures

They have all been shown to have UV mutation signatures when we sequence the tumors.

Examples

  • These have that signature orange sauce on it.

  • I have here Abercrombie's signature scent Fierce.

  • Every single subject had that kind of signature response in exactly the same place.

  • This is, uh, his signature dish.

  • And these works have rightly become his signature pieces.

  • She knows all my signature moves.

  • To me, this is the signature pattern of narcissistic abuse.

  • Everything was placed with a precision that was the signature of one ordering sensibility.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • It's my signature scent.

  • The artist is known for his vibrant colors and distinct brushwork; these qualities have become his signature style.

Synonyms

marker
vssignature
71 2.0

A sign or symbol that shows who something belongs to

is the general identifying quality, not only a visible symbol
marking
vssignature
69 3.0

A pattern or sign on something that helps you tell it apart

is the general identifying feature not limited to surface signs
trademark
vssignature
49 4.3

A special feature people notice about someone or something

has identical meaning but is the more general term for the same idea
hallmark
vssignature
45 3.6

A typical feature that shows what a person, place, or thing is like

is the broader general label for any identifying feature
fingerprint
vssignature
37 2.9

A clear sign that shows a person's style or influence

focuses on identity through trait rather than implying authorship or cause
hallmark of
vssignature
35 4.7

A typical feature that shows what someone or something is like

is used as the general name for such typical features
stamp
vssignature
23 4.4

A particular type showing the origin or usual quality of something

is a broader identifying feature rather than only a style label
identifier
vssignature
  • Specialized
22 4.9

A word, number and symbol that shows a person or thing

is a broader descriptive quality rather than a technical unique label
imprint
vssignature
21 4.4

A lasting change left by an event or person

refers to an identifying quality, not specifically a lasting result
earmark
vssignature
4 5.6

A clear feature that helps you recognize someone or something

focuses on the same identifying trait as a general quality
distinctive feature
vssignature
2 4.1

A clear quality that makes a person or thing different

is the general idea of identifying quality or style
stylemark
vssignature
8.8

A clear feature that people notice in someone's work or appearance

emphasizes the general identifying quality of style or feature

Antonyms

81 4.8

Typical of a whole group rather than a single person or thing

54 3.4

Ordinary and not special or new

Compounds

A dish a chef or restaurant is best known for

time signature
  • Specialized
2 4.7

A sign at the start of music that shows beats in each bar and which note gets one beat

A special drink a bar or restaurant makes that shows its style

1 4.4

A short, easy to recognize piece of music that identifies a show or performer

A famous person's handwritten name kept as a souvenir

key signature
  • Specialized
5.5

A set of sharps or flats at the start of written music showing its key

key signature
  • Specialized
8.1

A digital mark added to a public key to show who owns it

4.2

A symbol in written music that shows how many beats are in each measure and which note gets one beat

signature recognition
  • Specialized
4.9

A computer system that checks a person's signature to confirm who they are

How Distinctive

trademark
49 4.3
signature
196 3.7
hallmark
45 3.6
feature
566 2.5

Surface Forms

signature singular
signatures plural

Morphology

signature = sign (transparent) = sign + ature

The meaning 'distinctive identifying feature' is a natural extension of 'sign' meaning a mark that identifies someone or something.

Etymology

Signature originally meant a 'sign' that shows who made something, from Latin signum meaning 'sign', the same idea as the simple English word sign. That's why a person's special style is their 'signature'—a mark that identifies them.