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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
Put your two most valuable skills at the top and get endorsements from people who matter in your field.
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Trump's endorsement of Donalds will likely increase his exposure to voters ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
An idea first proposed on social media has bubbled up to the White House and received President Trump’s enthusiastic endorsement: Take some of the savings from billionaire Elon Musk’s drive to cut government spending and return it to taxpayers.
—Christopher Rugaber and Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
The Digest Former employees at the Brooklyn art and tech non-profit Eyebeam claim they were fired for publicly supporting an artists’ call for the endorsement of the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (Pacbi).
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Jodie Cook, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Trump's endorsement of Donalds will likely increase his exposure to voters ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial election.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
An idea first proposed on social media has bubbled up to the White House and received President Trump’s enthusiastic endorsement: Take some of the savings from billionaire Elon Musk’s drive to cut government spending and return it to taxpayers.
—Christopher Rugaber and Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2025
The Digest Former employees at the Brooklyn art and tech non-profit Eyebeam claim they were fired for publicly supporting an artists’ call for the endorsement of the Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (Pacbi).
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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The announcement comes at the same time that Paramount is seeking approval from the federal government to buy Skydance Media and as CBS News faces a lawsuit from Trump.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them,
27 Feb. 2025
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The bill would also need approval in the Senate before coming across President Donald Trump's desk for final passage.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Known for her signature big, natural curls, Stone always embraced her beauty with authenticity.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
2 Mar. 2025
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For the uninitiated, the French bob is defined by its cheeky lip-length shape and signature full, brow-skimming bang.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Context Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week entered its fourth year, with the U.S. previously providing billions in military and humanitarian support.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Here are some of the best deals available now: Be Windows 11-Ready With a New Inspiron Laptop The days of Windows 10 are almost behind us, with Microsoft ending OS support this year.—
PCMag BrandX and Dell,
PCMAG,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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