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as in approvals
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 signatures
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 endorsements
Effective immediately, the policy will allow athletes of MHSAA-member schools to capitalize on NIL through individual opportunities such as endorsements and promotions, personal appearances, modeling and autograph signings.
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Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Her longtime rival, Tonya Harding, yearned to win gold at the Lillehammer Olympics—not just for the accolade itself, but for the windfall of lucrative endorsements that would follow such a victory.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
But the high court ruled that if an engineering student or a band major could make money for endorsements, or a host of other things, then athletes should be treated no differently.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
Bianco also touts police union endorsements on his website.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The brand was also known for its celebrity endorsements and advertising campaigns.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Harper may make additional primary endorsements in other races, too.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
No doubt, some of his criteria sounded apt even before the Department of Homeland Security turned its X account into a stream of unsubtle endorsements of white supremacy.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Her longtime rival, Tonya Harding, yearned to win gold at the Lillehammer Olympics—not just for the accolade itself, but for the windfall of lucrative endorsements that would follow such a victory.
—Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 26 Jan. 2026
But the high court ruled that if an engineering student or a band major could make money for endorsements, or a host of other things, then athletes should be treated no differently.
—Arkansas Online, 24 Jan. 2026
Bianco also touts police union endorsements on his website.
—Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
The brand was also known for its celebrity endorsements and advertising campaigns.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Harper may make additional primary endorsements in other races, too.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Jan. 2026
No doubt, some of his criteria sounded apt even before the Department of Homeland Security turned its X account into a stream of unsubtle endorsements of white supremacy.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
My family values public promotion and endorsements above all else.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsements
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About a decade ago, Sajwan bought a firm producing the dye in Germany for another health-care investment, but the company couldn’t secure regulatory approvals — a common challenge for firms competing in the fluorescent dye market.—
Bernadette Toh,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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Across Los Angeles County, nearly 3,000 rebuild applications have been filed, with just over 1,300 permits issued, not including additional approvals in Los Angeles, Malibu, and Pasadena.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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That part of the plan was dropped after a slew of negative publicity and after receiving 90,000 signatures in opposition on petitions, as well as opposition from the Board of Supervisors.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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The group has until May to collect 177,732 signatures from eligible voters.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Look for agreements that explicitly connect energy systems to digital infrastructure—because that is where the real compounding happens.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Ribera has also been outspoken in her views on the current US administration, re-posting a statement by former US President Barack Obama criticizing federal agents’ actions in Minneapolis, for example, and lambasting the US for pulling out of climate agreements.—
Suzanne Lynch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Richard and Moody tried their hands at Butler-style pullup jumpers, and Hield handled the ball a tad more than Kerr would have probably liked.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Using your hands, mix until combined (don’t be gentle; mixing well will help the meatballs hold their shape when formed).—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Her son, Daniel, is on the autism spectrum, and Keane recalled a debate in the early 2010s over whether to increase funding for mental health supports.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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This refers to a series of policies in Mississippi that were focused on improving childhood literacy, including student supports, a focus on phonics, tutoring, accountability metrics and teacher training programs.—
Emma Murphy,
Oklahoma Voice,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Endorsements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsements. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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