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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
The biggest risk of all lies in the fine line between empathy and endorsement.
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Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Johnson’s office said that the decision to not charge the officer should not be considered an endorsement of the shooting or behavior, instead saying insufficient evidence would not allow for charges to proceed.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Bianco also touts police union endorsements on his website.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Rehmet is also backed by former Republican Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitely, who crossed party lines for the endorsement.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
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Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
Johnson’s office said that the decision to not charge the officer should not be considered an endorsement of the shooting or behavior, instead saying insufficient evidence would not allow for charges to proceed.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 23 Jan. 2026
Bianco also touts police union endorsements on his website.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
Rehmet is also backed by former Republican Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitely, who crossed party lines for the endorsement.
—Eleanor Dearman
updated January 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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The practice allows home-state senators to block nominees from their state by withholding approval — a power Trump has likened to the Senate filibuster and urged Republicans to abolish.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Jan. 2026
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The crowd rose to its feet, clapping and shouting in approval.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Riggs’ signature unfussy cake asks for just one bowl, a single whisk and 10 minutes to get the oven ready.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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In a news release announcing the signature petition, backers of the measure featured quotes from prominent Colorado and national Democrats supporting deporting violent criminals, though none have apparently endorsed this specific measure.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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And with the support of my community.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Another major addition is support for Connected Apps.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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