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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
His campaign saw new momentum that included a packed Los Angeles town hall and key endorsements like Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, a Salinas Democrat.
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Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Shapiro's endorsements haven't scared off Democratic rivals.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Both Weber and Wagner picked up endorsements from their state parties at conventions this year.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The celebrity endorsements put olive oil shots in the spotlight.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
But beyond the celebrity endorsements, does a daily spoonful of EVOO actually deliver?
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
The celebrity endorsements are easy to scroll past.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Last week, Longgrear collected endorsements from House Speaker Jon Burns and the chairmen of the state House and Senate Education committees.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
These included major studio films and smaller independent projects to limited TV series, along with lost earnings from endorsements, speaking gigs and personal appearances.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Grace Hase, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026
Shapiro's endorsements haven't scared off Democratic rivals.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Both Weber and Wagner picked up endorsements from their state parties at conventions this year.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
The celebrity endorsements put olive oil shots in the spotlight.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
But beyond the celebrity endorsements, does a daily spoonful of EVOO actually deliver?
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Apr. 2026
The celebrity endorsements are easy to scroll past.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
Last week, Longgrear collected endorsements from House Speaker Jon Burns and the chairmen of the state House and Senate Education committees.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 21 Apr. 2026
These included major studio films and smaller independent projects to limited TV series, along with lost earnings from endorsements, speaking gigs and personal appearances.
—Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsements
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The Cato report found that in all, total green card approvals under USCIS, the agency in charge of processing immigration benefits, had been cut in half for applicants from all countries.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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If the project is deemed feasible, the next step will be to secure the various permits and approvals.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the end, Jean-Pierre Jeunet agreed, and the silhouette became one of the film's visual signatures.—
Adèle Bari,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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Last Tuesday, the California Secretary of State reported that proponents, led by the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, had turned in more than enough valid signatures to county registrars, ensuring that voters will be given an opportunity to restore the original intent of Proposition 13.—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to an i3 representative, the company has rights-of-way agreements with Libertyville, Wauconda, Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, Warren Township, Grayslake, Antioch, Winthrop Harbor, Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Cary — which is primarily in McHenry County — and Mundelein.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Finance Chief Sarah Friar has expressed concerns over the company's ability to fund future compute agreements if the revenue slowdown continues, the outlet reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Holding a clutch with one or both hands also provides a polite, socially acceptable reason not to shake every hand within reach.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After their Champions League quarter-final exit at the hands of Atletico Madrid — a title which had been the squad’s main objective — all that is left for Flick’s side now is to seemingly wait to be crowned champions of Spain for a second year in a row.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As a result, educators are leaving the profession, classrooms are overcrowded, and mental health counselors and other critical supports are disappearing.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Disney Scoop Guy posted a video to Instagram on Thursday, April 23 from the Anaheim theme park that shows an A-frame roof and vertical supports popping up above construction walls just east of Edelweiss Snacks.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Endorsements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsements. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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