as in favors
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 approvals
The deal is expected to close in mid-2027 depending on regulatory approvals with McCormick CEO Brendan Foley remaining as its leader.
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Approval is automatic There are no automatic approvals.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Industry observers said the Endangered Species Act exemption could have significant implications for energy companies by streamlining approvals of new projects and impeding opponents’ ability to derail drilling plans.
—Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Dodge, elected last year to replace former Mayor Keith Pekau, highlighted development approvals including a Dick’s Sporting Goods House of Sports concept to replace Sears at Orland Square and an Amazon retail center concept at the busy 159th Street and LaGrange Road intersection.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Hanaway also said that the company is violating state health laws for bringing unapproved drugs to market without regulatory approvals.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Vessel has previously said that zoning approvals shouldn’t hinge on building and fire code matters, which can be addressed when building permits and certificates of occupancy are sought.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Congress should mandate enforceable prior authorization reforms — including real-time approvals, strict decision deadlines and consistent formulary structures.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Nexstar announced on March 19 that the Tegna deal had closed following FCC and Justice Department approvals.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Approval is automatic There are no automatic approvals.
—Deane Biermeier, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Industry observers said the Endangered Species Act exemption could have significant implications for energy companies by streamlining approvals of new projects and impeding opponents’ ability to derail drilling plans.
—Matthew Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Dodge, elected last year to replace former Mayor Keith Pekau, highlighted development approvals including a Dick’s Sporting Goods House of Sports concept to replace Sears at Orland Square and an Amazon retail center concept at the busy 159th Street and LaGrange Road intersection.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Hanaway also said that the company is violating state health laws for bringing unapproved drugs to market without regulatory approvals.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Vessel has previously said that zoning approvals shouldn’t hinge on building and fire code matters, which can be addressed when building permits and certificates of occupancy are sought.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 30 Mar. 2026
Congress should mandate enforceable prior authorization reforms — including real-time approvals, strict decision deadlines and consistent formulary structures.
—Sreedhar Potarazu, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Nexstar announced on March 19 that the Tegna deal had closed following FCC and Justice Department approvals.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approvals
Noun
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Democratic voters are demanding their leaders be more than backroom dealmakers and life-long politicians with the most favors to call in.—
Matt Chilliak,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Brussels’ favors can be rescinded, reinterpreted, or tied to conditions that complicate operations.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Peace and blessings to you, too.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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And peace and blessings to you.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Find The Star editorial board recommendations and endorsements in key races here.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Gallego, a first-term senator who won a battleground race in 2024, downplayed the endorsements as a broader critique of party leadership.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bianco claimed his agency was investigating a complaint from a local group alleging a possible discrepancy in which about 45,800 more votes were reported to California's Secretary of State.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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As the judges deliberate, audience members cast their votes before the winners are revealed and this year’s Social Innovator of the Year is crowned.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Released in 2024, the uniforms have multiple nods to car culture, including a tire mark down the middle of the jersey and a nod to Woodward Ave on the sleeve.—
Christian Romo,
Freep.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Approvals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approvals. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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