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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.
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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
His endorsement of Dogecoin four years ago caused that memecoin to see a tremendous surge in value.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 July 2025
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, a faltering base could impact candidate endorsements, voter turnout, and overall party unity.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Mamdani, 33, has yet to secure endorsements from the biggest Democratic officials, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, both coincidentally of New York.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Schwarzenegger has also added to his wealth by making smart investments in commercial real estate, Google's Series A, Starbucks, private equity and the stock market, as well as through product endorsements and cameos in commercials.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 8 July 2025
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, a faltering base could impact candidate endorsements, voter turnout, and overall party unity.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Mamdani, 33, has yet to secure endorsements from the biggest Democratic officials, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, both coincidentally of New York.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Schwarzenegger has also added to his wealth by making smart investments in commercial real estate, Google's Series A, Starbucks, private equity and the stock market, as well as through product endorsements and cameos in commercials.
—Diane J. Cho, People.com, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
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Then there’s David Ellison, whose Skydance Media is on the verge of winning approval to take over Paramount Global, owned for decades by the Sumner Redstone family.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants, touted as an advance against a disease that takes hundreds of thousands of lives — nearly all in Africa — each year.—
Jamey Keaten,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Reilly cemented her reality TV legacy with back-to-back appearances on Big Brother — appearances that were filled with tears, endurance wins, and a signature laugh that viewers either loved or loved to hate.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
11 July 2025
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In his own signature no-nonsense style, Osbourne was defiant about his desire to keep rocking, despite his challenges.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
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Use basic floral arranging techniques—like focal points and structural supports—to keep your display intentional.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Samir’s mother, too, was moved by the outpouring of support.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
13 July 2025
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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