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

That vantage point is what this article draws on, not the press coverage alone, and none of the brands involved are named here as an endorsement. — Agung Dwi Sandi, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

This is the perfect time for those pushing this legislation to pass through the Senate and onto the House to get the final endorsement from the President. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Rumph received the endorsement this week of Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, one of the county’s most prominent Democrats. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Under this new representation structure, 3 Arts Sports and SSE will co-manage personal endorsements, brand partnerships and business development for the four-time World Series champion, eight-time All-Star and former American League MVP. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2026