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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
Last week, Longgrear collected endorsements from House Speaker Jon Burns and the chairmen of the state House and Senate Education committees.
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Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
These included major studio films and smaller independent projects to limited TV series, along with lost earnings from endorsements, speaking gigs and personal appearances.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The Democratic front-runner was raking in endorsements from interest groups and democratic politicians.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The Democrats' nominations come less than a month after the Michigan Republican Party revealed its endorsements.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Only candidates that complete the questionnaires will be interviewed for endorsements at the AFL-CIO convention on June 25 and 26.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Steyer also picked up several endorsements from former Swalwell supporters, including from Assemblymembers Tasha Boerner, Corey Jackson, Tina McKinnor and Nick Schultz, according to his campaign.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Swalwell’s campaign rapidly devolved over the weekend as allegations surfaced, prompting prominent lawmakers and organizations to rescind their endorsements and staffers to exit his campaign and office.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
The governors’ endorsements of Turning Point USA, to the exclusion of other student clubs, has come under criticism from teachers unions and civil liberties groups.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
These included major studio films and smaller independent projects to limited TV series, along with lost earnings from endorsements, speaking gigs and personal appearances.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
The Democratic front-runner was raking in endorsements from interest groups and democratic politicians.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
The Democrats' nominations come less than a month after the Michigan Republican Party revealed its endorsements.
—Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Only candidates that complete the questionnaires will be interviewed for endorsements at the AFL-CIO convention on June 25 and 26.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Steyer also picked up several endorsements from former Swalwell supporters, including from Assemblymembers Tasha Boerner, Corey Jackson, Tina McKinnor and Nick Schultz, according to his campaign.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 17 Apr. 2026
Swalwell’s campaign rapidly devolved over the weekend as allegations surfaced, prompting prominent lawmakers and organizations to rescind their endorsements and staffers to exit his campaign and office.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 16 Apr. 2026
The governors’ endorsements of Turning Point USA, to the exclusion of other student clubs, has come under criticism from teachers unions and civil liberties groups.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsements
Noun
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However, the city’s pro-growth attitude usually leads to rezoning approvals.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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The work along Asylum Avenue is a slice of a 3-year project, which didn’t need local approvals.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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Karen Gordey headed up the Lakewood Citizens Alliance, one of several issue committees that formed last year to collect signatures for a citizen ballot initiative to repeal the city’s zoning updates.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Idahoans United has been collecting signatures for about 10 months after suing the Idaho attorney general and secretary of state over the draft ballot title and financial impact information that the nonprofit said was misleading.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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To this end, the District has negotiated tirelessly with PEA leadership and reached tentative agreements on several important issues.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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At its core, Zionism embraces the idea of regional coexistence, reflected in Israel’s long-standing efforts to pursue peace, from its agreements with Egypt and Jordan to the Abraham Accords and other regional initiatives.—
Elad Strohmayer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Football has traditionally been a conduit for protests in Iran, with the national team refusing to sing the anthem on several occasions over recent decades, including during the 2009 Green Movement and after the death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the morality police in 2022.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Norwegian had just scored the winning goal in his team’s 2-1 victory against title rival Arsenal, a result which puts the fate of the trophy in City’s hands with just five matches left to play.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Think of vertical supports, like stakes or tomato cages, as must-have space-saving tools.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
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As the peonies continue to grow, and then eventually bloom, the stems should grow up and through the various supports of the cage.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Endorsements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsements. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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