Synonyms of endorsement

endorsement

noun

variants also indorsement

1

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.

Related Words

• approval
• support
• agreement
• sanction
• ratification
• backing
• approbation
• formalization
• vote
• nod
• accession
• acceptation
• thumbs-up
• rubber stamp
• finalization
• cachet
• imprimatur
• consent
• blessing
• homologation
• assent
• OK
• goodwill
• benediction
• favor
• concurrence
• satisfaction
• liking
• countenance

Dissimilar Words

• refusal
• rejection
• repudiation
• disapproval
• objection
• opposition
• criticism
• condemnation
• disapprobation
• disfavor
• dissatisfaction
• denunciation
• dislike
• depreciation
• censure
• disparagement
• reproach
• reprobation
• opprobrium
• deprecation
• reprehension

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.

Related Words

• signature
• autograph
• hand
• John Hancock
• mark
• frank
• countersign

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of endorsement

Read McClatchy Media’s California editorial board’s endorsement on Proposition 43 here. — Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

For some, the endorsement from the world’s biggest streamer helped validate AI’s presence in entertainment. — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 17 Sep. 2026

But years on, their ADRs still track gold and chemical prices, not business fundamentals — proxies for commodities, not endorsements of the companies themselves. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

In recent years, Zhao has also become an influential fashion star, having additional endorsement contracts with Miu Miu, Guerlain, Rimowa and Charles & Keith. — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026