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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 two races differ — Thompson, for instance, has received endorsements from young-voter groups, such as the Sacramento County Young Democrats, and at 75, is younger than Matsui, 81.
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Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Lochte, 41, was one of the faces of swimming during the heights of his career, with major sponsorships, endorsements and appearances on TV shows displaying his lively personality.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Consumers who may never attend a fashion week can encounter Saudi brands through viral videos, celebrity endorsements, or influencer styling.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Incumbent Indiana State Senators Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer lost their primary elections amid a wave of national endorsements and funding against state senators who voted against redistricting late last year.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The cold plunge has gone from athlete recovery tool to mainstream wellness obsession, and the celebrity endorsements keep coming.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Between endorsements, appearances and brand deals, the calendar fills up and income surges.
—Sandra Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
His campaign saw new momentum that included a packed Los Angeles town hall and key endorsements like Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, a Salinas Democrat.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The opportunity could help Shapiro prove his mettle when the presidential campaign season cranks up and would-be candidates go in search of institutional support, endorsements and donor commitments.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Lochte, 41, was one of the faces of swimming during the heights of his career, with major sponsorships, endorsements and appearances on TV shows displaying his lively personality.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Consumers who may never attend a fashion week can encounter Saudi brands through viral videos, celebrity endorsements, or influencer styling.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
Incumbent Indiana State Senators Dan Dernulc and Rick Niemeyer lost their primary elections amid a wave of national endorsements and funding against state senators who voted against redistricting late last year.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The cold plunge has gone from athlete recovery tool to mainstream wellness obsession, and the celebrity endorsements keep coming.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026
Between endorsements, appearances and brand deals, the calendar fills up and income surges.
—Sandra Richards, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2026
His campaign saw new momentum that included a packed Los Angeles town hall and key endorsements like Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, a Salinas Democrat.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
The opportunity could help Shapiro prove his mettle when the presidential campaign season cranks up and would-be candidates go in search of institutional support, endorsements and donor commitments.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsements
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Under Florida’s Live Local Act — a measure designed to tackle the state’s affordability crisis — approvals are handled by city staff, effectively protecting projects from the scrutiny and dramatics of a public meeting.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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The lower-than-expected spending lines up with the challenges that the Alzheimer’s drugs have faced since their approvals.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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After racing across the state to collect signatures, that campaign, called People Not Politicians, last year turned in more than 300,000 signatures to force a statewide vote on the map in November.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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The application, earlier reported by the Salt Lake Tribune, is now undergoing legal review and would need more than 5,000 signatures for the referendum to appear on the ballot.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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They’re caught up in this bureaucratic system, this transfer system, these standardization agreements across state lines, so that anybody can move anywhere.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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The Pisces Moon trine Jupiter favors agreements, good timing, and ideas that travel well when spoken plainly.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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The review followed a 2022 report that highlighted the excavation of a Lenape burial site whose ownership was later returned to Native American hands, the outlet reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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Another adjustment on set was with his daughter played by Toscano tending to follow his hands as Insolera communicated using sign language, rather than look into his eyes.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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The roughly 4,470-square-foot residence in the exclusive Haven Hill neighborhood is engineered with a steel structure that cantilevers over the hillside without visible corner supports.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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The district has had to evaluate all areas of spending and make challenging decisions in an effort to maintain overall fiscal stability while preserving core academic programming and student supports.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Endorsements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsements. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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