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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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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
Trump has also not offered an endorsement in the Republican primary for the seat Barr is vacating.
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Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
In 2014, the Idaho Falls Post Register reported that his website contained a list of endorsements from people and organizations, some of whom had not endorsed him that year.
—Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Collins has a long list of endorsements in the state, and he's backed by the Club for Growth, a nationally influential conservative advocacy group.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Collins touted endorsements including Wednesday’s nod by The Club for Growth, a conservative advocacy group.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Mar. 2026
In 2014, the Idaho Falls Post Register reported that his website contained a list of endorsements from people and organizations, some of whom had not endorsed him that year.
—Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Collins has a long list of endorsements in the state, and he's backed by the Club for Growth, a nationally influential conservative advocacy group.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Collins touted endorsements including Wednesday’s nod by The Club for Growth, a conservative advocacy group.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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Months later, the city Housing Department awarded the contract to Legal Aid and the other organizations before sending it to the City Council for approval.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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That deal remains subject to various regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Israeli government, said Glickman in a statement.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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The ground-floor restaurant serves a mean smash burger, pepped up with New Mexico’s signature green chile.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The yeast in particular gives them that signature bready flavor.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara received plenty of support from his lineup in the form of four home runs and six strong innings from the bullpen tossed in a 7-5 win at Miami’s loanDepot park as the Dominican Republic went a perfect 4-0 in pool play.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador set to attack crime groups QUITO, Ecuador -- Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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