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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
Flanagan is widely believed to have an edge on the endorsement, but Craig, who holds a big lead in fundraising, has vowed to take the contest to the August primary.
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Esme Murphy, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Fundraising strength and high-profile endorsements could determine which two hopefuls advance.
—Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
The office for the former vice president did not immediately respond to the USA TODAY Network's request for a statement on the reported endorsement.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 May 2026
While 50 educators in Illinois hold the necessary World Language Arabic endorsement, only seven are currently teaching the subject, according to the superintendent’s statement.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
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Esme Murphy, CBS News, 4 May 2026
Fundraising strength and high-profile endorsements could determine which two hopefuls advance.
—Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
The office for the former vice president did not immediately respond to the USA TODAY Network's request for a statement on the reported endorsement.
—Paris Barraza, USA Today, 4 May 2026
While 50 educators in Illinois hold the necessary World Language Arabic endorsement, only seven are currently teaching the subject, according to the superintendent’s statement.
—Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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Because Pe’Sla was not included as an affected area and no environmental review was conducted, the approval violates the National Historic Preservation Act and National Environmental Policy Act, the lawsuit alleges.—
Sarah Raza,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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Both hires require formal approval from their respective school boards, which are expected to vote in May.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The mayor’s signature program to combat homelessness returned to South Los Angeles, sending outreach workers to areas around 23rd and Broadway, Adams Boulevard at Main Street, and Washington Boulevard at Main Street.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The statue, which includes a Banksy signature on its base, was erected overnight on Wednesday.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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The only other two candidates to get double-digit support were Bianco and Becerra.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Public First has spent four hundred and fifty thousand dollars in support of Bores.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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