Synonyms of endorsement

endorsement

noun

variants also indorsement

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.

Related Words

• approval
• support
• agreement
• sanction
• ratification
• backing
• approbation
• formalization
• vote
• nod
• accession
• acceptation
• thumbs-up
• rubber stamp
• finalization
• cachet
• imprimatur
• consent
• blessing
• homologation
• assent
• OK
• goodwill
• benediction
• favor
• concurrence
• satisfaction
• liking
• countenance

Dissimilar Words

• refusal
• rejection
• repudiation
• disapproval
• objection
• opposition
• criticism
• condemnation
• disapprobation
• disfavor
• dissatisfaction
• denunciation
• dislike
• depreciation
• censure
• disparagement
• reproach
• reprobation
• opprobrium
• deprecation
• reprehension

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.

Related Words

• signature
• autograph
• hand
• John Hancock
• mark
• frank
• countersign

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of endorsement

Riders need a valid driver’s license plus the motorcycle endorsement. — Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026

Superstar veterans who had accumulated wealth from winning Super Bowls and all the endorsement money that compounds in a major market invited Reese into their sanctum. — Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026

Earlier Anne Brensley of Wayland, who won the GOP party convention endorsement for lieutenant governor, was also disqualified from running in the September primary for the same reasons. — Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 2 July 2026

Among its competitors, Swiss challenger On and fellow performance specialist Hoka have rewritten the rules of the premium running market, winning over consumers through a ruthless pursuit of innovation rather than celebrity endorsements alone. — Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026