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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
Butera’s neutrality proposal, if approved by shareholders, would have prohibited Tesla leadership from making political statements, endorsements, or contributions in support or opposition to political parties or candidates.
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Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Mamdani's lead has grown even as high-profile national Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have held back endorsements.
—Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The current mission has never achieved its goal of 2,500 members, and despite endorsements from Caribbean nations, has struggled to get money and equipment.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Beijing is now eager to improve its global perception, and sees endorsements from US celebrities like James as key.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Kraft has received a few notable endorsements, most recently former city councilor Annissa Essaibi George, who was the runner-up to Wu in the 2021 race.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Krista Bokhari applied to be appointed to finish out her spouse’s term and picked up endorsements from many in her party during that process.
—Mary Ramsey
updated September 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
In the world of tequila, terroir is often an underexplored concept — a whisper behind the boldness of oak aging or the flash of celebrity endorsements.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The deal has attracted endorsements from entertainment industry figures who see cultural significance in the partnership.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Mamdani's lead has grown even as high-profile national Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have held back endorsements.
—Joel Thayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
The current mission has never achieved its goal of 2,500 members, and despite endorsements from Caribbean nations, has struggled to get money and equipment.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Beijing is now eager to improve its global perception, and sees endorsements from US celebrities like James as key.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Kraft has received a few notable endorsements, most recently former city councilor Annissa Essaibi George, who was the runner-up to Wu in the 2021 race.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Krista Bokhari applied to be appointed to finish out her spouse’s term and picked up endorsements from many in her party during that process.
—Mary Ramsey
updated September 9, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
In the world of tequila, terroir is often an underexplored concept — a whisper behind the boldness of oak aging or the flash of celebrity endorsements.
—Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The deal has attracted endorsements from entertainment industry figures who see cultural significance in the partnership.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsements
Noun
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The approvals contradict the International Gymnastics Federation’s (FIG) neutrality conditions detailed in their ad-hoc guidelines.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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However, Xiaopeng has noted that while the G7 already delivers the intelligence and processing required for L3 operation, it will only be considered a true Level 3 car once hardware redundancy is fully implemented and the vehicle receives the necessary regulatory approvals.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In May, recall petitioners submitted 10,500 valid signatures to qualify the initiative for Tuesday’s ballot.—
Janie Har,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Abundant evidence previously published by El Faro lent credibility to the gang members’ claims, but in these times, an intelligence document with official stamps and signatures or pictures from prison security cameras have less weight than a famous fugitive gang leader saying it himself on camera.—
Óscar Martínez & Carlos Martínez,
The Dial,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These agreements phased out the majority of ozone-depleting substances.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Some companies may have collective bargaining agreements, but the First Amendment does not apply to private employers.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Raiders still have a future star on their hands.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Scott, attending a court hearing via video feed from Corcoran state prison, clasped his hands and thanked God and all involved with his release.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These are supports, as Crazy Bull explains, are as vital as what happens in classrooms and labs.—
Marybeth Gasman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Geriatric care managers are generally people with medical and social services training (usually nurses and social workers) who have particular expertise in creating care plans that cover medical interventions and the creation of everyday life routines and supports for people with particular needs.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Endorsements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsements. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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