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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
Some school officials were bothered by the $1,200 price tag and potential conflict of interest between providing bond-approval coursework while also issuing analyses and endorsement of specific proposals, the Voice of San Diego reported last week.
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
The major endorsement follows that of the Boston Police Patrolman’s Association last month.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
For nearly two decades, Sharapova accumulated 36 career titles, several endorsements, media attention and more as a tennis player, one of the most dominant figures in the Open Era of the WTA.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
The candidate earned the left-wing group’s endorsement earlier this year.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2025
The major endorsement follows that of the Boston Police Patrolman’s Association last month.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2025
For nearly two decades, Sharapova accumulated 36 career titles, several endorsements, media attention and more as a tennis player, one of the most dominant figures in the Open Era of the WTA.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
The candidate earned the left-wing group’s endorsement earlier this year.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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The restart is subject to approval by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
11 Mar. 2025
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Both efforts ultimately failed to meet the 60% voter approval for passage.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For the red carpet occasion, Fox opted for her signature illusion style.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
13 Mar. 2025
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As Negan on The Walking Dead, the actor once bludgeoned Yeun's character to death with Lucille, his signature baseball bat swathed in barbed wire.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The director of Voice of America said that more than 1,300 journalists, producers and support staff have been placed on administrative leave following Donald Trump‘s executive order to dismantle the U.S. Agency for Global Media.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2025
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The bill passed Friday evening in a 54-46 vote, with the support of Sens. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Angus King (I-Maine), who caucuses with Democrats.—
Sophia Vento,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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