In informal notes, some writers use the equals sign as an alternative notation.

She smiled and showed a V-sign, hoping it would look playful in the photo.

They installed a new sign-post at the fork in the trail to guide hikers.

The author's book-signing drew a diverse crowd eager to discuss the novel.

I agreed to co-sign my friend's apartment lease, even though it made me nervous.

Before sending the newsletter, she requested a final sign-off from the editor.

Before the treaty was finalized, the ambassador affixed his sign-manual to the last page.

After the concert, she waited in line for hours to get a fan sign from her favorite singer.

She wore a necklace shaped like an infinity sign to remind her of endless possibilities.

The sculptor added a subtle name sign to the corner of the statue to indicate its designer.