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as in approvals
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 signatures
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 endorsements
Find The Star editorial board recommendations and endorsements in key races here.
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The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Gallego, a first-term senator who won a battleground race in 2024, downplayed the endorsements as a broader critique of party leadership.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Gallego, a first-term senator who won a battleground race in 2024, downplayed the endorsements as a broader critique of party leadership.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Republican delegates also made endorsements for university boards.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Steyer has, however, sought and in some cases received the endorsements of some of the state’s more influential labor unions.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
They are joined by three other candidates who lack political experience, haven’t raised much money and haven’t secured notable endorsements.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Sullivan noted there’s almost two dozen former public servants running for office this cycle and said the group is planning to put out their first round of endorsements within the next week or two.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 23 Mar. 2026
Veteran endorsements appear to have a small-to-negligible effect on voters, but may also negatively affect their attitudes about the military as an institution.
—Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Gallego, a first-term senator who won a battleground race in 2024, downplayed the endorsements as a broader critique of party leadership.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Gallego, a first-term senator who won a battleground race in 2024, downplayed the endorsements as a broader critique of party leadership.
—ABC News, 30 Mar. 2026
Republican delegates also made endorsements for university boards.
—Nick Lentz, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Steyer has, however, sought and in some cases received the endorsements of some of the state’s more influential labor unions.
—Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
They are joined by three other candidates who lack political experience, haven’t raised much money and haven’t secured notable endorsements.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Sullivan noted there’s almost two dozen former public servants running for office this cycle and said the group is planning to put out their first round of endorsements within the next week or two.
—Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 23 Mar. 2026
Veteran endorsements appear to have a small-to-negligible effect on voters, but may also negatively affect their attitudes about the military as an institution.
—Kori Schake, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsements
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The deal is expected to close in mid-2027 depending on regulatory approvals with McCormick CEO Brendan Foley remaining as its leader.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Approval is automatic There are no automatic approvals.—
Deane Biermeier,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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An online petition urging lawmakers to reconsider the cap has collected over 1,400 signatures and drawn feedback from patients and dentists critical of the proposal.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Engine aims to cut noise and heat signatures A 60-kilowatt hybrid propulsion system tested in December marks a step toward more capable small battlefield drones.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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City officials and economic development professionals have claimed to have signed non-disclosure agreements with the company, limiting their ability to talk about the project publicly.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Mar. 2026
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Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh’s March 23 visit to Russia included agreements on oil and gas cooperation, alongside nuclear energy, as rising diesel prices begin to squeeze Vietnam’s manufacturing sector.—
Anton L. Delgado,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the clip, shared by @whit_fashionfinds, footage from inside her living room shows her teen on hands and knees pushing clutter across the floor and underneath the couch.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Consider setting aside grandiose ambitions for the moment and taking a break to do something active with your hands.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Students enrolled in public schools can also benefit from scholarships that help pay for tutoring, specialized services, learning technology, transportation or other educational supports.—
Claudia Nachtigal,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Mar. 2026
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Family caregivers usually provide long-term services and supports, nearly all of which are unpaid, the research found.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Endorsements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsements. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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