as in favor
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
does this poster I made for the recital meet with your approval?
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Recent Examples of approval
Reduce the cycles of approvals and updates, and increase collaboration with the quarterly goals and outcomes at the forefront.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
As yet, there have been no delays to drug approvals, but industry watchers worry that may not last in light of the agency job cuts.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Somewhere, a velociraptor negotiates a backend deal and final script approval.
—Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
Having passed in both legislative chambers, the bill has now been sent to Kemp for final approval.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for approval
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
As yet, there have been no delays to drug approvals, but industry watchers worry that may not last in light of the agency job cuts.
—Tina Reed, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
Somewhere, a velociraptor negotiates a backend deal and final script approval.
—Catherine Baab-Muguira, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025
Having passed in both legislative chambers, the bill has now been sent to Kemp for final approval.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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Following their success, DNC Chair Ken Martin issued a statement criticizing both Trump and Musk for undermining key social programs like Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare, all in favor of tax cuts for the wealthy.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Its history of stellar shooters puts the odds in its favor, certainly.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That construction proved to be a blessing — the unpredictability made game-planning against the Gamecocks difficult — and a curse.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Also, having a fun night out and discovering new things in each city and visiting some of the landmarks and absorbing that city’s unique culture is such a blessing.—
Jackie Fields,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
30 July 2024
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But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2024
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Between the lines: Omar could, in theory, force the vote on her own without the assent of Democratic or Republican leadership, through what is known as a privileged motion.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
27 Mar. 2025
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To be effective, the speech acts that bind us together or break us apart require the assent of our whole society.—
Melissa Ragain,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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But the fallout from the U.K.’s vote, in 2016, to withdraw from the European Union was largely limited to its own inhabitants.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2025
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Ladapo was also allowed to address commissioners immediately before their afternoon vote on April 1.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
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Comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno drove state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in a 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am past the state Capitol on Tuesday, rallying support for legislation that would ease restrictions on classic cars.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Shiffrin, 30, will have to do so without the support of her fiancé, Aleksander Aamodt Kilde, the record-breaking skier tells PEOPLE in a new interview.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This custom cooking prezzie is made from cherry or maple wood (your call) and can be engraved with a scan of any handwritten recipe card—a sweet nod to family tradition.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
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RuPaul’s Drag Race delivered a rare and electrifying nod to K-pop in an exciting display of cultural and musical crossover.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Abbas did the maths about what a move to France would mean — Salah’s endorsements would take a serious hit because Ligue 1 does not have the same global visibility as the Premier League.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Even among Republican voters, Musk's influence was limited, with 83 percent saying his endorsement had no effect on their vote.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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