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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
Despite endorsements from the Davis City Council and the DJUSD board, along with more than $750,000 spent by campaign supporters, Measure V appeared likely to fall short of the simple majority needed for approval.
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Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Based out of London, Cunningham will oversee Joshua’s commercial activities, spanning endorsements, speaking, publishing and beyond, working in close collaboration with 258 Group and its family office.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The final day of Georgia’s marquee Republican runoffs ended Monday with dueling endorsements and a barrage of campaign stops stretching from the coast to the Tennessee line.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
Mamdani, however, does not appear on the section of her campaign site touting endorsements from fellow politicians, unions and other groups.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Though Pepi’s exact net worth is unclear, his earnings have likely climbed into the seven figures in recent years through club contracts, performance bonuses, and endorsements, including with Fortune 500 brands like Home Depot, Allstate, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The president has a strong record of endorsements in the 2026 midterm elections, with nearly all of his candidate picks winning their respective primaries.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
The revelations about Moore caused many Republican senators to withdraw their endorsements.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
From near-bankruptcy to 'a real business' Whoop initially courted a demographic of top athletes, hoping high-profile endorsements would give the brand instant cache.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.
blair Baek, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
Based out of London, Cunningham will oversee Joshua’s commercial activities, spanning endorsements, speaking, publishing and beyond, working in close collaboration with 258 Group and its family office.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The final day of Georgia’s marquee Republican runoffs ended Monday with dueling endorsements and a barrage of campaign stops stretching from the coast to the Tennessee line.
—Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 16 June 2026
Mamdani, however, does not appear on the section of her campaign site touting endorsements from fellow politicians, unions and other groups.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Though Pepi’s exact net worth is unclear, his earnings have likely climbed into the seven figures in recent years through club contracts, performance bonuses, and endorsements, including with Fortune 500 brands like Home Depot, Allstate, and Dick’s Sporting Goods.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 15 June 2026
The president has a strong record of endorsements in the 2026 midterm elections, with nearly all of his candidate picks winning their respective primaries.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2026
The revelations about Moore caused many Republican senators to withdraw their endorsements.
—Clarence Page, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026
From near-bankruptcy to 'a real business' Whoop initially courted a demographic of top athletes, hoping high-profile endorsements would give the brand instant cache.
—Tom Huddleston Jr.
blair Baek, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsements
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The list of approvals from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board includes a variety of nightlife spots, like a bowling alley, gay bars and multiple strip clubs.—
Kaitlyn McCormick,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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SpaceX expects the transaction to close during the third quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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This treacherous gang has phenomenally rubbed out many signatures of independence in a very short time.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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Country music star and Nashville resident Brad Paisley added his voice to the discourse this week, urging his followers on social media to back an online petition against the project that now has nearly 400,000 signatures.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Five of those six convictions, including Teahan’s case, have ended with plea agreements before trial.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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More than 400 were destroyed in accordance with nuclear arms treaty agreements.—
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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In one of them he was seen hanging from the edge of a rocky cliff using his bare hands, his legs dangling toward a steep slope in a risky performance without safety equipment.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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Structural issues in the roof have forced staff to install pipe jacks as temporary supports, and Leonard acknowledged the situation is unsustainable.—
Kevin Strong,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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On the other were calls to shift resources away from policing and toward social supports and services.—
Diane Goldstein,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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“Endorsements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsements. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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