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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
And Harris has a slew of celebrity endorsements on her side, from Beyonce to Taylor Swift, though there is one notable past supporter missing—the Duchess of Sussex.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
His endorsements included former U.S. Representative Matt Salmon.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
While in Congress, Walz cut a moderate, rural figure, earning the endorsement of the pro-gun rights National Rifle Association and high scores from the pro-environment League of Conservation Voters.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In September, Bacon announced an endorsement from Ann Ashford, the wife of late former Democratic Rep. Brad Ashford, who lost his seat to Bacon in 2016.
—Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
His endorsements included former U.S. Representative Matt Salmon.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
While in Congress, Walz cut a moderate, rural figure, earning the endorsement of the pro-gun rights National Rifle Association and high scores from the pro-environment League of Conservation Voters.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
In September, Bacon announced an endorsement from Ann Ashford, the wife of late former Democratic Rep. Brad Ashford, who lost his seat to Bacon in 2016.
—Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endorsement
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The arrangement would also be likely to allow Musk and Ramaswamy to continue working in the private sector and serve without Senate approval.David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Miller and Homan do not require Senate approval, unlike homeland security secretary, ICE director and commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which oversees the Border Patrol.Elliot Spagat, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s signature tax law capped the value of that deduction at $10,000, regardless of marital status.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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As Sichuan’s signature spice grows beyond the confines of traditional Chinese cuisine, the question isn’t when to use it, but when not to.Megan Zhang, Saveur, 13 Nov. 2024
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The goal of the Family Place Libraries program is to encourage libraries to be a family-friendly environment and transform them into community centers for literacy, early childhood development, parent education and engagement, family support and community information.Barbara D. Hathaway, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The other cast members will be going to show their support.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Endorsement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/endorsement. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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