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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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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
Riders need a valid driver’s license plus the motorcycle endorsement.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
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Jolly replaced him and, within two months, secured Moreno’s approval to hire the architect of a World Series championship team to figure out what was not right in the organization, and to fix it.
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One reason ibogaine has struggled to win approval in the past is a lack of financial incentive, Barsuglia said.
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Lawmakers sent the budget to the governor Thursday afternoon for his signature.
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Other videos from the tournament show fans waving bright blue trash bags in unison — creating a sea of the team's signature color in the stands before kickoff.
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Corlys, one of few characters on the show who has survived long enough to ask for a favor in return for his service, shares his plan with Rhaenyra, asking her earnestly for public support from the crown.
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Ukraine is expected to be central in Ankara, with debate focused on long-term military support, Kyiv’s own defense industry and what NATO can learn from the country after more than four years of full-scale war.
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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