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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
Get Big Results With Micro-Influencers The influencer marketing industry has shifted away from celebrity endorsements toward smaller, niche influencers with highly engaged audiences.
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Tony Pec, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
During pre-game lineup announcements at Allianz Field, Boxall’s name routinely draws one of the loudest vocal endorsements from the team’s supporters.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Forbes attributed golf as McIlroy's main source of wealth, with $38 million coming from his salary and winnings and an additional $45 million in endorsements.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
McManis said the verdict was a troubling endorsement of Calonge being shot in the back from more than 100 feet, without any sign Calonge understood what was happening.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Tony Pec, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
During pre-game lineup announcements at Allianz Field, Boxall’s name routinely draws one of the loudest vocal endorsements from the team’s supporters.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Forbes attributed golf as McIlroy's main source of wealth, with $38 million coming from his salary and winnings and an additional $45 million in endorsements.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Apr. 2025
McManis said the verdict was a troubling endorsement of Calonge being shot in the back from more than 100 feet, without any sign Calonge understood what was happening.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
Noun
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Similarly, his approval is down to 14% from 19% among Black voters, and down to 29% from 47% among Asian American voters — a particularly large drop that could be attributed to a small sample size for the subgroup, Kiley said.—
Michael Wilner,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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In the past, the FCC has conditioned Starlink satellite approvals on working with the NSF to prevent interference with astronomy research.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2025
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Goebel, who hails from South Auckland, New Zealand, incorporates moves from Polynesian culture and hip-hop into her signature style, finding inspiration in the work of Bob Fosse as much as in the stage presence of Prince and Missy Elliott.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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This pair features Nike’s signature Dri-Fit technology to shuttle sweat away from your body.—
Korin Miller,
Glamour,
18 Apr. 2025
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That village is blessed by the camaraderie and support found in two fantastic trustee candidates, both of whom will no doubt work together to better their village for years to come.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2025
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There is also bipartisan support for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act to be located on the mall.—
Deborah Barfield Berry,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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