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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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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.
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Recent Examples of endorsement
Each of the candidates has promised to align themselves with the president and sought his endorsement.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2026
Lasher had just come from his children’s piano recital, where his son had played a Chopin solo; Lasher’s list of endorsements is more like a symphony.
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Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
His opponents have been stacking up their own endorsements ahead of Election Day.
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
The race has grown openly competitive on the progressive endorsement circuit.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2026
Lasher had just come from his children’s piano recital, where his son had played a Chopin solo; Lasher’s list of endorsements is more like a symphony.
—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
His opponents have been stacking up their own endorsements ahead of Election Day.
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
The race has grown openly competitive on the progressive endorsement circuit.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
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Housing construction would follow as projects receive approvals.
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.
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The offensive explosion powered Philadelphia to a 15-3 rout of the New York Mets on Saturday, as the Phillies continued their surge and received a signature performance from two of the game's most recognizable stars.
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Union De Vecinos has organized a petition opposing the BID that organizers said has garnered more than 300 signatures.
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Overall, half of Americans (50%) support displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms, including 83% of White evangelicals and 72% of Republicans.
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Trailing 3-1 in the third, Ohtani provided his own run support, singling to center to score Alex Freeland from second after the Dodgers infielder had led off with a double.
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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