ENDORSEMENTS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

endorsements

noun

variants also indorsements

plural of endorsement

as in approvals

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 signatures

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 endorsements Raman is endorsed by YIMBY groups and tenant rights coalitions, while Bass has endorsements from trade and construction groups as well as support from some private developers. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 Ryu became the quiet triumphant fighter while Ken failed to make the tournament of champions, losing most of his self worth and now six years later a shadow of his former self, prone to tacky endorsements and minor celebrity. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 Peltola’s campaign rejected the idea that endorsements define her candidacy. — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026 Campaign fundraising and endorsements Sanabria’s political campaign has raised $28,950 so far, with many donations coming from people in the real estate sector. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 About half of Democratic primary voters in Charlotte are Black, making the BPC an influential group in local politics and its endorsements among the most coveted. — Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026 Be sure to check out The Bee’s searchable Voter Guide, which contains even more information about the upcoming midterm election, including races, propositions, endorsements and important information about key dates. — Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Democratic Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico has been racking up endorsements from the likes of Don Henley and the Chicks ahead of the November midterm elections. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026 The Tribune editorial board’s tradition of making political endorsements is a cornerstone of this newspaper’s history. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Construction would depend on the outcome of feasibility assessments and subsequent project approvals.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
Concerns that the administration is outrunning the courts The judges’ frustrations have also centered on the speed with which the administration is pushing ahead on the projects with little regard for the approvals needed to pursue such work.

— Gary Fields, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of approvals

Noun

An analysis of data from two previous clinical trials also showed that patients whose tumors showed stronger gamma delta T cell signatures tended to have better overall survival when treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors during chemotherapy.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Its Lotus and Talisman collections, alongside solitaires and diamond classics, are being developed as recognizable signatures that can be worn, layered and collected over time.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of signatures

Noun

The latest agreements secure suppliers for two important aircraft systems, but Vertical must still complete development, integration, and regulatory certification before Valo can enter commercial service.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
RPOs are agreements to provide services that a company knows it will be paid for in the future—the revenue simply hasn’t been delivered yet.

— Jim Edwards, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of agreements

Noun

But the power this concentrates in the hands of one corporation and person – SpaceX and Musk – has raised alarm bells.

— Gerard Toal, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese and blue cheese in a bowl with gloved hands or in a food processor until blended.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hands

Noun

Whatever marks that remain after pulling the supports away and curing the parts are easily ground or sanded away.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
The mural is painted directly onto the building’s walls, ceiling, and structural supports, so the art literally comes with the listing (or vice versa).

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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