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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.
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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
Some progressive voices were disappointed Ocasio-Cortez didn’t offer an endorsement earlier in that race, which Mayor Adams won.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
The committee is expected to decide on an endorsement at its meeting on Friday.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2025
Means was close to Kennedy during the campaign, along with her brother, Calley Means, who played a key role in orchestrating Kennedy's endorsement of Mr. Trump, according to some of Kennedy allies who played a role in the transition.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 May 2025
Despite Labor’s overwhelming victory, there were clear signs the vote was not a blanket endorsement of Mr. Albanese’s first term.
—Victoria Kim, New York Times, 4 May 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 8 May 2025
The committee is expected to decide on an endorsement at its meeting on Friday.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 8 May 2025
Means was close to Kennedy during the campaign, along with her brother, Calley Means, who played a key role in orchestrating Kennedy's endorsement of Mr. Trump, according to some of Kennedy allies who played a role in the transition.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 7 May 2025
Despite Labor’s overwhelming victory, there were clear signs the vote was not a blanket endorsement of Mr. Albanese’s first term.
—Victoria Kim, New York Times, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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The University of Arkansas System board of trustees approved a new Associate of Science in Agriculture at the University of Arkansas Community College at Rich Mountain, effective this fall, pending approval of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education.—
Ryan Anderson,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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The new strategy would continue the current vaccine approval process for people ages 65 and older and younger people with health problems that put them at high risk for serious complications from the virus.—
Rob Stein,
NPR,
22 May 2025
Noun
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It's made with salt, pepper, red pepper (for a hint of signature heat), and garlic.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 May 2025
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His dad's signature is even carved into the bottom.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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Ewing criticized Stothert’s support for President Donald Trump and turning the local race into a referendum on the national Republican platform.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Those heavy, bowl-like flowers need support to keep from breaking.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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