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
Dependent on the passage and approval of Assembly Bill 238, a film studio tax credit legislation in Nevada, the venture is expected to create tens of thousands of new jobs and have an economic impact of more than $3 billion.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
This could include: Hybrid Decision Models: Insurers could implement systems where AI performs the initial claim evaluation, flagging straightforward approvals or denials, while routing complex cases to human reviewers.
—Chris Bowen, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The news comes as Paramount seeks FCC approval for its merger with Skydance.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
This could include: Hybrid Decision Models: Insurers could implement systems where AI performs the initial claim evaluation, flagging straightforward approvals or denials, while routing complex cases to human reviewers.
—Chris Bowen, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
The news comes as Paramount seeks FCC approval for its merger with Skydance.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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This is why options buyers frequently lose money on earnings plays — even if the stock moves in their favor.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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One potential separator in Jensen’s favor — especially if Utah has its eyes on what BYU is doing down the road — is his international experience.—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If there's a ripple effect because of that, then that's a blessing.—
F. Amanda Tugade,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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That’s on a separate track from the review of the merger review, which needs the FCC’s blessing to approve the transfer of broadcast licenses.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 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
Noun
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For example, changing the tax credit would require the assent of both houses of Congress.—
Rob Nikolewski,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Any business left unfinished at the time of dissolution will fall away, and any bills that have not received royal assent cannot be carried over to the new government.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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In the first round of voting, members vote to narrow down nominations, and oftentimes categories are only voted on by voting members of a specific corresponding branch—the actors branch votes for actor categories, the directors branch votes for director categories, and so on.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
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But, after nominations, the entire Academy votes (members from all branches) on who will win the Best Cinematography Oscar.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
2 Mar. 2025
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Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg and its chief lobbyist Joel Kaplan have criticised EU tech rules and enlisted the support of U.S. President Donald Trump.—
Foo Yun Chee,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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These leaders not only access diverse perspectives but also garner the support needed to execute their visions.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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The celebrity casting this season was particularly striking with a nod to the British talent featured throughout, adding an element of surprise and delight, from Alexa Chung, Fiona Shaw and Bel Powley at Simone Rocha to Richard E. Grant, Lesley Manville, Jason Isaacs and Naomi Campbell at Burberry.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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In his first union endorsement, sources told Politico the New York City District Council of Carpenters would endorse Cuomo as well.—
Julia Reinstein,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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And that has seemingly introduced some tension in their belief system, should Musk's ongoing endorsements maintain the memecoin's price volatility and potentially obstruct Dogecoin's steady growth.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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