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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
In April, Hawks earned the state GOP’s endorsement, even as the party failed to reach a threshold for endorsing a gubernatorial candidate.
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
After withdrawing their endorsement of Swalwell, the California Teacher’s Association put its support behind Steyer, a sure blow to Porter, who has also sought to win the support of unions.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
The California Teachers Association, one of the state’s largest labor unions, recommended Steyer for governor this week, after suspending its previous endorsement of Swalwell.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Supporters in labor unions and in the House soon began yanking their endorsements.
—Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 19 Apr. 2026
After withdrawing their endorsement of Swalwell, the California Teacher’s Association put its support behind Steyer, a sure blow to Porter, who has also sought to win the support of unions.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
The California Teachers Association, one of the state’s largest labor unions, recommended Steyer for governor this week, after suspending its previous endorsement of Swalwell.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Supporters in labor unions and in the House soon began yanking their endorsements.
—Michelle Cottle, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
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White House officials are confident Warsh ultimately will meet the approval of the committee, where Republicans hold a 12-10 advantage.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Perhaps more significantly, Graham King, the producer, needed approval for the music from the Jackson estate, effectively giving it veto power over the project.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Whether white shrimp from estuaries, or pink, brown, and Royal Red shrimp from the bay, or fin fish beyond Dauphin Island found in the deeper waters of the Gulf, seafood is woven into Mobile’s signature recipes.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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His signature dish, the popular snack bread cheela, made by lightly frying bread in gram flour, naturally uses less fuel than some treats.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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On the streets, large crowds representing the country’s hard-line factions have rallied daily in support of the regime and against any agreement with Washington that would place Iran in a position of defeat.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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And there is talk about subsequent budget reconciliation bills before the end of this Congress, which could provide additional opportunities for Republicans to pursue tax and spending priorities that otherwise are unlikely to garner Democratic support.—
Justin Papp,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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