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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 Golden State Warriors point guard’s endorsement earnings got a one-time boost from his Under Armour contract extension.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The board and many investors who lent their endorsement have said the nearly $1 trillion package benefits shareholders in the longer run as Musk must ensure Tesla achieves a series of milestones to get paid.
—Retuers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Democrats prepared for a high-profile Trump rally or endorsement in Pennsylvania that never came.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
On July 21, Biden did so, with former Vice President Kamala Harris receiving Pelosi’s endorsement en route to securing the Democratic nomination.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 6 Nov. 2025
The board and many investors who lent their endorsement have said the nearly $1 trillion package benefits shareholders in the longer run as Musk must ensure Tesla achieves a series of milestones to get paid.
—Retuers, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Democrats prepared for a high-profile Trump rally or endorsement in Pennsylvania that never came.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2025
On July 21, Biden did so, with former Vice President Kamala Harris receiving Pelosi’s endorsement en route to securing the Democratic nomination.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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Warner possesses valuable European sports rights that would require government approvals to sell.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Several Japanese companies, including Toyota, are investing roughly $7 billion (1 trillion yen) in local battery production, supported by government certifications such as METI approval for domestic manufacturing of solid-state batteries.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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Kansas freshman Kohl Rosario walked into Allen Fieldhouse without his signature bushy mustache.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
12 Nov. 2025
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The front of the house is faced almost entirely in Meier’s signature grid of white aluminum panels, while the back is mostly glass that showers the interior spaces with natural light.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
11 Nov. 2025
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Ensuring officials have the mental and technological support for making big decisions in big matches with big consequences?—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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All face charges of providing material support to a foreign terrorist organization, and additional juvenile cases may be under seal.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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