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also indorsement
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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
Kate has also earned the endorsement of the royal family's very own rugby expert.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Erika Kirk’s endorsement of Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028 and the early jockeying by prospective Democratic candidates foreshadow the post-Trump future ahead.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
As director of national intelligence, she is stuck issuing rote endorsements of the administration’s position.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
The confirmation of Pratt’s political affiliation came as endorsements flowed in from across the country — and not from Democrats, for the most part.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Erika Kirk’s endorsement of Vice President JD Vance for president in 2028 and the early jockeying by prospective Democratic candidates foreshadow the post-Trump future ahead.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 12 Jan. 2026
As director of national intelligence, she is stuck issuing rote endorsements of the administration’s position.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 12 Jan. 2026
The confirmation of Pratt’s political affiliation came as endorsements flowed in from across the country — and not from Democrats, for the most part.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
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The satellite campus was announced in November 2021, and the university’s board of regents gave approval to move forward with construction of two buildings in May 2022.—
Samuel O'Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Political interference in mergers and acquisitions approvals and daily operations repels foreign investment and damages confidence in market operations.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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Rachel Riggs’ signature unfussy cake asks for just one bowl, a single whisk and 10 minutes to get the oven ready.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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In a news release announcing the signature petition, backers of the measure featured quotes from prominent Colorado and national Democrats supporting deporting violent criminals, though none have apparently endorsed this specific measure.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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Republicans pledge to revive a bill to establish an independent Office of Inspector General, which cleared the Senate last year with broad bipartisan support.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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People's Liberation Army troops under Mao's control either ignored the violence or offered support to the insurrectionists while the country descended into lawlessness and retribution.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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