approbatory

adjective

Definition of approbatorynext
as in favorable
expressing approval the candidate's views on taxes received overwhelmingly approbatory nods from the conservative audience

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approbatory
  1. favorable
  2. positive
  3. good
Adjective
  • For the DraftKings and the FanDuel’s of the world, the companies can respond by offering less favorable odds to bettors in high-tax jurisdictions.
    Matt Rybaltowski, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Francisco has raised a hypothetical to show how the ban affects TikTok, asking the justices to imagine the Chinese government using leverage over Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' international empire to force the Washington Post to write favorable articles about China.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • The organization’s positive outlook for 2025 was influenced by the likelihood that the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy will ease in 2025 and mortgage rates will stabilize around 6 percent next year.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Aura Nails Call in the good vibes, love, and positive energy this Valentine’s Day with aura nails.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Even beyond that, this was probably Miller’s best game of the year.
    Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of good
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Thesaurus Entries Near approbatory

approbations

approbatory

appropriable

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