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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
The endorsement is the latest sign that many mainstream Democrats are going to support their party’s nominee, despite some reservations.
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New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Trump weighs in The campaign page for Earle-Sears lists dozens of endorsements from GOP leaders.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
College football players can sign NIL deals that, like endorsement deals for pro athletes, are supposed to reflect the commercial use of marketable attributes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Star’s editorial board made endorsements for the BPU primary race and will do the same for the general election.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
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New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Trump weighs in The campaign page for Earle-Sears lists dozens of endorsements from GOP leaders.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
College football players can sign NIL deals that, like endorsement deals for pro athletes, are supposed to reflect the commercial use of marketable attributes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025
The Star’s editorial board made endorsements for the BPU primary race and will do the same for the general election.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
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The president and his party have faced three corruption scandals this year, while Argentina’s slowing economy and frustration with high unemployment rates helped push Milei’s approval to the lowest level of his term ahead of the vote.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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How much money is up for approval?—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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An open letter calling for the prohibition of the development of superintelligent AI was announced on Wednesday, with the signatures of more than 700 celebrities, AI scientists, faith leaders, and policymakers.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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That’s the idea behind Kahlúa’s newest release, the Dunkin' Caramel Swirl Cream Liqueur, a creamy, indulgent drink that blends coffee, rum, real cream, and Dunkin’s signature caramel flavor.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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