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as in approval
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 signature
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 endorsement
Trump had been appreciative, and the two had chatted by phone to hash out the timing of the endorsement announcement.
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Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
Ironically, Smith had given his countryman a ringing endorsement when consulted on the potential appointment.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Shapiro's endorsements haven't scared off Democratic rivals.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Minogue’s endorsement came as a record number of delegates gathered at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday for the Massachusetts Republican Convention to select the party’s nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and other offices.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
Ironically, Smith had given his countryman a ringing endorsement when consulted on the potential appointment.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Shapiro's endorsements haven't scared off Democratic rivals.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Minogue’s endorsement came as a record number of delegates gathered at the DCU Center in Worcester on Saturday for the Massachusetts Republican Convention to select the party’s nominees for governor, lieutenant governor, and other offices.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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The position requires approval from the Senate and comes with an ambassador title.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Russia’s reopening of its national pavilion—with the approval of Venice Biennale director Pietrangelo Buttafuoco—has sparked acrimony across the European art world and political sphere.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The mayor’s signature program to combat homelessness returned to South Los Angeles, sending outreach workers to areas around 23rd and Broadway, Adams Boulevard at Main Street, and Washington Boulevard at Main Street.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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The statue, which includes a Banksy signature on its base, was erected overnight on Wednesday.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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Many fans came to show their support for the third-year forward, whom the Sky traded to the Dream on April 6 for two future first-round draft picks.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Her son receives special services for a disability at Lake Center Elementary, and home routines are harder without this support.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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