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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
Members of the Post’s editorial board resigned over the decision not to issue its endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris, and thousands of readers canceled their subscriptions to the newspaper.
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Rogan’s later endorsement of Trump influenced the decision of some voters.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Clymer’s lone endorsement was for a Rolex Datejust with a white Roman-numeral dial, which typically sells for around five thousand dollars and is likely to retain its value.
—Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Phillips credits high-profile endorsements from athletes and celebrities—Tom Brady, Andy Roddick, Harry Styles, and Cristiano Ronaldo all come to mind—which has helped to shift the general perception of the style of training.
—Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
Rogan’s later endorsement of Trump influenced the decision of some voters.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
Clymer’s lone endorsement was for a Rolex Datejust with a white Roman-numeral dial, which typically sells for around five thousand dollars and is likely to retain its value.
—Dan Greene, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Phillips credits high-profile endorsements from athletes and celebrities—Tom Brady, Andy Roddick, Harry Styles, and Cristiano Ronaldo all come to mind—which has helped to shift the general perception of the style of training.
—Max Berlinger, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
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While recent years have elevated the importance of employees and customers, this shift does not justify the unchecked approval of projects beyond what can reasonably be managed.Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Insurers also typically need approval from regulators to raise consumer premiums, which takes time.Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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She’s designed it with her signature maximalist style and curated an exceptional collection of contemporary African art from the likes of Kate Gottgens and Tega Tsfadzwa.Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Lopez styled her long hair in her signature soft waves and completed her look with a natural, glowy makeup look.Charna Flam, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Around-the-clock customer support, unlimited 0% processing, lifetime price guarantees, and next-day replacements are just a few of the perks of working with Slice.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Stringer received almost 30% support, or 5,323 votes, according to the results.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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