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

DeSantis has criticized Donalds and not offered a formal endorsement for any Republican gubernatorial candidate. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

News reporters can sit in on these interviews but don’t participate in making endorsements. — Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

Khan won the Democratic party convention endorsement in the three-town district that also includes Bloomfield, and Khan emerged victorious Tuesday night. — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026

Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed is under fire after boasting about the endorsement of Detroit pastor Horace Sheffield III. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 13 Aug. 2026