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
The committee won’t review capital projects funded by bonds, federal pass-through funds, or areas that require voter approval, according to the proposal.
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The panel had given preliminary approval in May, citing a need to manage growing bear populations.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
The approval came one day after ESPN reported that Chisholm — whose group bought the Celtics for $6.1 billion — would immediately take over as team governor upon completion of the sale.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The settlement occurred while Paramount was in the middle of a merger with the entertainment company Skydance, a business move that required approval from Trump's administration.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for approval
Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The panel had given preliminary approval in May, citing a need to manage growing bear populations.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2025
The approval came one day after ESPN reported that Chisholm — whose group bought the Celtics for $6.1 billion — would immediately take over as team governor upon completion of the sale.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
The settlement occurred while Paramount was in the middle of a merger with the entertainment company Skydance, a business move that required approval from Trump's administration.
—Carson Blackwelder, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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If voters sign off, California Democrats will be able to redraw the maps in their favor.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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In the wake of his 2020 loss, Trump and his team repeatedly spread lies about the use of voting machines, including false claims that they were designed to delete or flip votes cast in his favor.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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And for the past 20 years, he’s worked endlessly to be a blessing for Louisville.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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Nonetheless, what happened then turned out, in one small way, to be a blessing amid widespread loss.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps this is why their finale date has them on a literal scavenger hunt for comments of approbation from the public, which the show has stuffed in glass bottles and hidden on the beach.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 July 2025
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His attorneys portrayed his accusers as Hollywood wannabes and hangers-on who willingly hooked up with him to court opportunity, then recast the encounters as crimes years later to collect settlement funds and #MeToo approbation.—
Jennifer Peltz,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2025
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The Senate can only bypass that provision with the assent of four-fifths of the members, as per the chamber's Rule 16.04.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But mayoral critics, progressive aldermen, transit activists and developers alike said the quiet assent belies the policy’s impact.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
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The 12-7 vote, with one abstention, followed months of financial warnings from top CPS officials and marked a notable shift in internal board dynamics.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Aug. 2025
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Republicans have a supermajority in both chambers and could approve a map without Democratic support or even attendance — undercutting any effort by Democratic lawmakers to leave the state and block a vote on the map (a tactic Democrats employed in Texas).—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Apple users will have to wait a little longer, but Google confirms that iOS support will be coming soon.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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National Education Association president Becky Pringle said the teacher and school support staff union is participating because educators feel a responsibility to speak up.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some 56 of those ended up being housed in Newport, so this shirt and collaboration is a nod to them, and the names of those children, and others who helped take care of them, are stitched onto the stripes of this shirt.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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The company’s slogan, Gelato Puro, is a nod to its artisanal style.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
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This article does not serve as a ranking or endorsement of any specific provider.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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For example, businesses cannot use testimonials or endorsements to promote their brands and products.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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