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as in approvals
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 signatures
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 endorsements
The governors’ endorsements of Turning Point USA, to the exclusion of other student clubs, has come under criticism from teachers unions and civil liberties groups.
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ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Her long-running, successful partnerships with the Kardashian family are built on more than just celebrity endorsements.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Many of the same unions who spoke out in favor of the data center also supported and endorsed King for mayor, though McCandless also won key labor endorsements in the final weeks of her campaign.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
The news sent fellow Democratic contenders scrambling to pick up endorsements and launch new ad campaigns to garner voters’ attention.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
The Castro Valley Democrat was beginning to emerge as a frontrunner, scooping up high-profile endorsements and topping at least one recent independent poll.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
That union support, along with endorsements from Schiff and other prominent California Democrats, had helped propel Swalwell’s campaign in a race devoid of a clear front-runner.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Money and clout of that stature means Brooklyn Beckham seemingly no longer has to pose for photos alongside his parents and siblings to drive public promotion and endorsements.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
As the countdown continues, Trump himself seems to be spending time between taking media calls to post support and endorsements online for dozens of Congressional and state candidates.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Her long-running, successful partnerships with the Kardashian family are built on more than just celebrity endorsements.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Many of the same unions who spoke out in favor of the data center also supported and endorsed King for mayor, though McCandless also won key labor endorsements in the final weeks of her campaign.
—Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2026
The news sent fellow Democratic contenders scrambling to pick up endorsements and launch new ad campaigns to garner voters’ attention.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026
The Castro Valley Democrat was beginning to emerge as a frontrunner, scooping up high-profile endorsements and topping at least one recent independent poll.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
That union support, along with endorsements from Schiff and other prominent California Democrats, had helped propel Swalwell’s campaign in a race devoid of a clear front-runner.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
Money and clout of that stature means Brooklyn Beckham seemingly no longer has to pose for photos alongside his parents and siblings to drive public promotion and endorsements.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
As the countdown continues, Trump himself seems to be spending time between taking media calls to post support and endorsements online for dozens of Congressional and state candidates.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsements
Noun
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Tremfya's approvals to treat those digestive conditions — falling under the umbrella of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — within the past two years have accelerated the drug's expansion.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Hannon said the first approvals from the village were given in the spring of 2024, with final approval last summer.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Karen Gordey headed up the Lakewood Citizens Alliance, one of several issue committees that formed last year to collect signatures for a citizen ballot initiative to repeal the city’s zoning updates.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Idahoans United has been collecting signatures for about 10 months after suing the Idaho attorney general and secretary of state over the draft ballot title and financial impact information that the nonprofit said was misleading.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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On Wednesday, a Senate committee is expected to hear a bill focused on banning non-disclosure agreements between city officials and data center developers.—
Ubah Ali,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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In response, our customers are accelerating their capacity expansion plans for 2026 and beyond, supported by long-term agreements with their customers.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Football has traditionally been a conduit for protests in Iran, with the national team refusing to sing the anthem on several occasions over recent decades, including during the 2009 Green Movement and after the death of Mahsa Amini at the hands of the morality police in 2022.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Norwegian had just scored the winning goal in his team’s 2-1 victory against title rival Arsenal, a result which puts the fate of the trophy in City’s hands with just five matches left to play.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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Think of vertical supports, like stakes or tomato cages, as must-have space-saving tools.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
19 Apr. 2026
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As the peonies continue to grow, and then eventually bloom, the stems should grow up and through the various supports of the cage.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Endorsements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsements. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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