Synonyms of endorsement

endorsement

noun

variants also indorsement

1

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.

Related Words

• approval
• support
• agreement
• sanction
• ratification
• backing
• approbation
• formalization
• vote
• nod
• accession
• acceptation
• thumbs-up
• rubber stamp
• finalization
• cachet
• imprimatur
• consent
• blessing
• homologation
• assent
• OK
• goodwill
• benediction
• favor
• concurrence
• satisfaction
• liking
• countenance

Dissimilar Words

• refusal
• rejection
• repudiation
• disapproval
• objection
• opposition
• criticism
• condemnation
• disapprobation
• disfavor
• dissatisfaction
• denunciation
• dislike
• depreciation
• censure
• disparagement
• reproach
• reprobation
• opprobrium
• deprecation
• reprehension

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.

Related Words

• signature
• autograph
• hand
• John Hancock
• mark
• frank
• countersign

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of endorsement

But as the icons take what could be their last bow on the sport’s biggest stage, a new generation is anxiously waiting to steal the spotlight–and endorsement deals worth tens-of-millions. — Zoya Hasan, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

For Campbell, seeing the singer wear the boots carried special significance beyond the celebrity endorsement. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Larson has touted his support from labor unions around the state including an endorsement from the Working Families Party. — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2026

The endorsement came a day after the state AFL-CIO did not reach a consensus to endorse McKee. — Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026