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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
Though the race is nominally nonpartisan, the candidates have received endorsements from political figures.
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Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Her endorsements are endless, and companies sell a truckload of her merchandise.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 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
The 31-year-old Spaniard has earned just under $500 million in his career now, before endorsements.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Candidate websites, endorsements and campaign finance filings show Marysville city councilmember Dom Belza, former Chico mayor Andrew Coolidge and James Johansson, a former president of the California Farm Bureau who also lives in Chico, have all mounted serious campaigns.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
But opponents argue exemptions would unnecessarily extend to numerous big-selling medicines for common conditions that — thanks to regulatory endorsements — also happen to have an orphan designation.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
Shortsleeve has also collected nearly 50 endorsements from several Republican leaders in Massachusetts, from the State House to MassGOP and various cities and towns across the Commonwealth.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Her endorsements are endless, and companies sell a truckload of her merchandise.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 7 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
The 31-year-old Spaniard has earned just under $500 million in his career now, before endorsements.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Candidate websites, endorsements and campaign finance filings show Marysville city councilmember Dom Belza, former Chico mayor Andrew Coolidge and James Johansson, a former president of the California Farm Bureau who also lives in Chico, have all mounted serious campaigns.
—Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
But opponents argue exemptions would unnecessarily extend to numerous big-selling medicines for common conditions that — thanks to regulatory endorsements — also happen to have an orphan designation.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 6 Apr. 2026
Shortsleeve has also collected nearly 50 endorsements from several Republican leaders in Massachusetts, from the State House to MassGOP and various cities and towns across the Commonwealth.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsements
Noun
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Asked about delays and a backlog of FEMA projects, Mullin said the agency is working to accelerate approvals before the fast approaching hurricane season on June 1.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The university would need state approvals for the project.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
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The parent group collected around 700 signatures in a petition to show student interest in taking classes during the school year.—
Alexandra Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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The town has a population of 1,700 but the petition has garnered nearly 3,000 signatures.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The settlement was one among 75 agreements the agency finalized that year as part of a program for Swiss banks to resolve potential criminal liabilities in the United States.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Prices are holding, possibly because agreements were struck before the war, but new deals will likely see discounts, with buyers seeking cuts of up to 30%.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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The durable and velvety soft tanning mitt is designed to keep self tanner off your palms and hands.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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But replays showed the ball was still in his hands as time expired.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Olathe Schools shifted $44 million from its general fund to cover special education costs last year — a strain the superintendent says now forces staff reductions, leading to larger class sizes and fewer supports for every student, not just those with special needs.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Students enrolled in public schools can also benefit from scholarships that help pay for tutoring, specialized services, learning technology, transportation or other educational supports.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Endorsements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsements. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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