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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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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
Vatican officials stressed that adding the pilgrimage to the calendar was logistical, not endorsement.
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The endorsement, prosecutors argued, was indicative of Fernandes Anderson trying to lay the groundwork for her return to a position of public trust.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
To keep his broadcasting and corporate endorsement obligations, Madden built a 3,000-square foot TV stage in the early 1990s that eventually became known as Goal Line.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Last cycle, Wil Russell notably picked up an endorsement from Lyles while Renee Perkins Johnson was actively serving in the role.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
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Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
The endorsement, prosecutors argued, was indicative of Fernandes Anderson trying to lay the groundwork for her return to a position of public trust.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
To keep his broadcasting and corporate endorsement obligations, Madden built a 3,000-square foot TV stage in the early 1990s that eventually became known as Goal Line.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Last cycle, Wil Russell notably picked up an endorsement from Lyles while Renee Perkins Johnson was actively serving in the role.
—Charlotte Observer, 5 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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Certainly Thor is looking down with approval.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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That has allowed the city to put the new Clairemont plan on the fast track for approval, with committee and City Council public hearings scheduled for this fall.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But an unaffiliated candidate, Lia White, is trying to get enough signatures to get on the general election ballot in the district.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated September 9,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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The actress, who is reprising her role of Emily Charlton, has been seen on set with both her character's signature red locks, as well as a striking platinum blonde 'do.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Podiatrists crafted them specifically to solve the lack of arch support in most shoes.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Thank you to everyone whos been showering so much love and support for the music and movie.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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