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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
Crawford defeated Brad Schimel, who received financial support from Elon Musk and an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
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Anya Van Wagtendonk, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
The two have had a fraught relationship after Fine turned on DeSantis during the 2024 GOP primary and switched his endorsement to Trump after saying the governor hadn’t done enough to address antisemitism in the wake of Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
Gucci’s tribute to its 104-year history of silk craftsmanship is getting a high-profile endorsement.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
In fact, bitcoin is heading for a first-quarter loss of more than 10%, as the impact of higher U.S. tariffs and budding concern over a slower global economy have overshadowed bullish regulatory signals and endorsements from the Trump administration.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Anya Van Wagtendonk, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
The two have had a fraught relationship after Fine turned on DeSantis during the 2024 GOP primary and switched his endorsement to Trump after saying the governor hadn’t done enough to address antisemitism in the wake of Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2025
Gucci’s tribute to its 104-year history of silk craftsmanship is getting a high-profile endorsement.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
In fact, bitcoin is heading for a first-quarter loss of more than 10%, as the impact of higher U.S. tariffs and budding concern over a slower global economy have overshadowed bullish regulatory signals and endorsements from the Trump administration.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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The city charter requires that the mayor announced his preferred candidate, which is then subject to council approval.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Reduce the cycles of approvals and updates, and increase collaboration with the quarterly goals and outcomes at the forefront.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 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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Private infinity pools with panoramic Red Sea vistas are a great place to relax alongside the enclave’s signature restaurants and padel courts access.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
6 Apr. 2025
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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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Launched in collaboration with BFD Productions, the initiative connects independent filmmakers with development, financing, and production support to greenlit indie films.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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