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1
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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2
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
When the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) hosted its first meeting in Poland last week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gave a clear endorsement of the conservative candidate.
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 2 June 2025
Kendrick Lamar seems to have given Playboi Carti a ringing endorsement by appearing on Music three times.
—Hazlitt, 28 May 2025
During the campaign, the Reset slate said its opponents were attempting to weaponize these endorsements.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Meanwhile, Crockett's rising profile within progressive circles, combined with Hogg's endorsement, positions her as a potential voice in shaping the party's approach to Republican opposition.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 2 June 2025
Kendrick Lamar seems to have given Playboi Carti a ringing endorsement by appearing on Music three times.
—Hazlitt, 28 May 2025
During the campaign, the Reset slate said its opponents were attempting to weaponize these endorsements.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2025
Meanwhile, Crockett's rising profile within progressive circles, combined with Hogg's endorsement, positions her as a potential voice in shaping the party's approach to Republican opposition.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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The bestselling book The Courage to Be Disliked reinforces this truth, showing how freedom comes from accepting yourself rather than seeking others' approval.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The water company serving most of the Boise area just won approval to raise its rates.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2025
Noun
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The Pacers have one of the league’s fastest and best offenses with a signature style of getting the ball off the rim or out of the basket as fast as possible and pushing it up the floor.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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The restaurant, a 43-year landmark between Fort Worth and Arlington, has been cleaned throughout, and its signature toy train is again clickety-clacking around the dining room ceiling.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from the Esserman Family Foundation in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Nationally, Democrats have been ceding union support to Republicans, a loss that proved pivotal to President Donald Trump’s election in November.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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