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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
Before first being elected to the Council in 2021, Marte sought the endorsement of the Democratic Socialists of America, but later changed his mind and withdrew himself from consideration to get the group’s backing.
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
But his endorsement of the agency's moon mission architecture wasn't exactly ringing.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Yet, Woods’ $100 million-plus years were always driven by endorsements that represented more than 80% of his total earnings.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Netanyahu gave a tepid endorsement, noting that both leaders agree that Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapon.
—Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2025
But his endorsement of the agency's moon mission architecture wasn't exactly ringing.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Yet, Woods’ $100 million-plus years were always driven by endorsements that represented more than 80% of his total earnings.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Netanyahu gave a tepid endorsement, noting that both leaders agree that Iran cannot develop a nuclear weapon.
—Time, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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The company intended to move the drug into late-stage testing, which is generally the last phase of development before a company submits the potential treatment to government regulators for approval.—
Time,
Time,
15 Apr. 2025
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The crowd roared its approval Monday evening when Boise Mayor Lauren McLean’s decision to continue to fly a Pride flag outside of Boise’s City Hall was alluded to, despite another new Idaho law banning such a display.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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During her years on the show, she became known as a shade queen who liked to twirl (her signature move and catchphrase).—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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In coming months, the resort plans to further develop its vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free choices in its signature restaurants.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno drove state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in a 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am past the state Capitol on Tuesday, rallying support for legislation that would ease restrictions on classic cars.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But there was a sense of hope, rather than expectation, among the home support as the players walked out on a crystal clear spring evening in North London.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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