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

Addressing his remarks to Infantino, Sheikh Salman indicated not every AFC member would go along with the endorsement, but most will. — Stephen Wade, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Atlanta’s glitterati in attendance, their presence an endorsement of the product. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Davis characterized the post as an endorsement of professional consequences for lawyers based on their political activity. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026

DeWine declined to rescind his endorsement of Ramaswamy to succeed him. — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026