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
Greg hopes to win over Jack and get his approval to propose, but their introduction starts off on the wrong foot.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 June 2025
The appointment remains subject to approval by the state university system’s Board of Governors.
—Tom Urban, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Crews will start to work following City Council approval of an approximate $1.6 million construction contract at a May 19 meeting.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Lining up approvals, permits and money, especially for a U.S. Corps of Engineers project, can take 10 years or longer.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 2 June 2025
The appointment remains subject to approval by the state university system’s Board of Governors.
—Tom Urban, Sun Sentinel, 2 June 2025
Crews will start to work following City Council approval of an approximate $1.6 million construction contract at a May 19 meeting.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Lining up approvals, permits and money, especially for a U.S. Corps of Engineers project, can take 10 years or longer.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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The decision to move Mitchell Robinson into the starting lineup has shifted momentum in the Knicks’ favor in their Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Indiana Pacers.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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The Associated Press then sued the Trump administration over the blockade, and Judge Trevor McFadden ruled in the AP’s favor earlier this month, though Trump has appealed the ruling.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Another Texan also gave this cocktail their blessing with a five-star review.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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Jessica Hensley and her family are counting their blessings after their home was struck by a tornado in Laurel County during a storm on May 16.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
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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
Noun
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For four months, congressional Republicans have been delaying the major fights on the parts of Trump’s agenda that will demand their assent.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
2 May 2025
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But these hardly excuse their seeming assent to the destruction of American democracy and our economy.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The bill passed in the House by just one vote on May 22.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Kansas Supreme Court justices stand for retention votes every six years.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2025
Noun
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Mosier says that Doug was greeted with support and cheers on graduation day.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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Netflix will soon end support for older Amazon Fire TV media-streaming devices.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
Noun
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There’s something timeless about a café curtain, a nod to another era that offers privacy while letting natural light pour in.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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This playful nod underscores the Airbike's blend of cutting-edge technology and imaginative design.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2025
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Meanwhile, Crockett's rising profile within progressive circles, combined with Hogg's endorsement, positions her as a potential voice in shaping the party's approach to Republican opposition.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Trust the enthusiastic, 5-star endorsement by a reader who made these Corn Ribs: Fabulous!—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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