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also indorsement
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as in approval
an indication that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or satisfactory
An endorsement from a star athlete made the sneaker brand more popular than ever before.
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2
as in signature
a person's name written in their own handwriting on the back of a check
The bank teller politely reminded me that the check needed my endorsement.
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Recent Examples of endorsement
Every election, we’re told to choose between people who have spent decades climbing the same ladder, collecting the same endorsements, sucking-up to the same billionaires, and making the same promises.
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Jack Schlossberg, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Back when Rakim Athelston Mayers wasn’t a superstar or a Fashion Killer with brand endorsements and magazine covers.
—Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026
Asked for comment, an aide to Paxton's campaign said Cogdell is a Democrat and called the endorsement unsurprising.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Iowa may ultimately prove to be an exception driven by unique local dynamics, a crowded field, and a late endorsement.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 June 2026
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Jack Schlossberg, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
Back when Rakim Athelston Mayers wasn’t a superstar or a Fashion Killer with brand endorsements and magazine covers.
—Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026
Asked for comment, an aide to Paxton's campaign said Cogdell is a Democrat and called the endorsement unsurprising.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
Iowa may ultimately prove to be an exception driven by unique local dynamics, a crowded field, and a late endorsement.
—Nik Popli, Time, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
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The optional add-on service will not guarantee visa approvals, and the State Department will name which missions offer it before launch, with any extension hinging on traveler demand.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Yes votes for Measure ER, which only needs 50% of the vote plus one for approval, have slowly gained day after day as more ballots — and in particular, ballots from Election Day or later — were counted.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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The prosecutor pointed to the plea deal reached with Brenda Lee Brown Armstrong, a longtime Southern California signature collector for ballot initiatives.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The state attorneys union filed a lawsuit against departments on Friday, arguing that California agencies did not comply with the state’s signature environmental law when directing workers to return to government offices, which will result in more carbon emissions from commuters.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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In the immediate aftermath of the stabbing, Lang was responsible for organizing a protest in support of Metcalf.—
Shawna Mizelle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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El Tri will have an edge competing at high altitude and with the support of home fans, but Mexico is winless in World Cup openers.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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