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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
The Bottom Line on Celebrity Longevity Trends The treatments getting the loudest celebrity endorsements are not always the ones with the strongest science.
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Kemp’s endorsement of Dooley followed months of pressure from national Republicans urging the governor to run himself against Ossoff.
—Nik Popli, Time, 18 May 2026
Presidential endorsements for challengers Rankin and Jordan's efforts have earned some major endorsements from Democrats.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Bass suggested Caruso had bought the endorsement but later apologized.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026
Kemp’s endorsement of Dooley followed months of pressure from national Republicans urging the governor to run himself against Ossoff.
—Nik Popli, Time, 18 May 2026
Presidential endorsements for challengers Rankin and Jordan's efforts have earned some major endorsements from Democrats.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Bass suggested Caruso had bought the endorsement but later apologized.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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Decisions about credit approvals, supply chain routing, customer interactions and employee performance are increasingly made—or shaped—by AI systems.—
Shiv Kaushik,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Between a landmark January 2026 study and the FDA’s first-ever approval of a medication specifically for obstructive sleep apnea, the science is moving fast, and the implications go well beyond weight loss.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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The signature Adidas stripes add that old-school touch, while the low-profile shape keeps them modern enough to wear with just about anything.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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So, the political arm of the Peninsula Open Space Trust, which helps acquire land that the open space authority often manages, qualified the measure for the ballot through an initiative signature-gathering drive.—
Mercury News Editorial,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
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Pratt, Bech Parker said, was the only mayoral hopeful to show support for their effort.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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The package includes airport pickup and drop-off, three nights of accommodation, daily yoga and meditation, a one-hour treatment, specialized workshops and pre- and post-retreat support.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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