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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
The revelations about Moore caused many Republican senators to withdraw their endorsements.
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The president is such a potent force in Republican primaries that his endorsement, or his disapproval, can make the difference between winning and losing.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Whatever their personal politics, candidates must campaign and seek funding and endorsements.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo took a stake in Kalshi this February, while LIV golfer Bryson DeChambeau signed an endorsement deal with the company a month earlier.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
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Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
The president is such a potent force in Republican primaries that his endorsement, or his disapproval, can make the difference between winning and losing.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026
Whatever their personal politics, candidates must campaign and seek funding and endorsements.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo took a stake in Kalshi this February, while LIV golfer Bryson DeChambeau signed an endorsement deal with the company a month earlier.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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State licensing and local permitting have historically operated as separate systems, meaning Cal Fire could issue licenses without confirming local approval.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The acquisition remains subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approval and approval from Fox and Roku’s shareholders.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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With about 1,000 ballots left to count and hundreds of signature-cure ballots still outstanding, the outcome remained too close to call.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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The bar is known for its mural of dancing pink ponies and fruity Island Rum Runner cocktails, a Pink Pony signature.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The aircraft, a long-haul B-52 Stratofortress, crashed after taking off on a test mission in support of a radar modernization program, the military base previously said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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And Operations Manager David Temple adds that guests find support, security, and stability.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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