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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
First up is podcaster Joe Rogan, whose three-hour interview with Trump, and subsequent endorsement, was considered by some to be rather pivotal in boosting support among young men and undecided voters.
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2025
But at the fourth stop, South Carolina — where Black voters make up a majority of the Democratic electorate — he was lifted to victory after Clyburn’s endorsement.
—Darlene Superville and Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
However, Clark did not endorse a candidate herself when asked about liking Swift's endorsement of Harris.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Authentic customer endorsements and content are beneficial to the brand and should be reflected in existing loyalty frameworks, given that 77% of consumers are more likely to engage with content that feels genuine and relatable.
—Manu Mathew, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2025
But at the fourth stop, South Carolina — where Black voters make up a majority of the Democratic electorate — he was lifted to victory after Clyburn’s endorsement.
—Darlene Superville and Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2025
However, Clark did not endorse a candidate herself when asked about liking Swift's endorsement of Harris.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Authentic customer endorsements and content are beneficial to the brand and should be reflected in existing loyalty frameworks, given that 77% of consumers are more likely to engage with content that feels genuine and relatable.
—Manu Mathew, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
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Washington — Senate Republicans are trudging through the process to confirm President Trump's picks for his Cabinet and top administration posts, facing delays by Democrats who are pushing back on their speedy approval.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2025
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With approval from the groom's mother, the table was saved for her family.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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The boots are lined with the brand’s signature wool blend that’s plush and warm, yet moisture-wicking.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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Similarly to Washington, the Cyclones lack signature wins to force moving into the upper echelon.—
Mark Schindler,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Supervised injection sites not only save lives by preventing factual overdoses but also serve as gateways to critical support services, including addiction treatment and mental health care.—
Pradeep Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Jan. 2025
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So far, the speaker has resisted fixing the problem despite clear support from her members and across City Hall in the mayor’s office.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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