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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As for Latinos, there are some signs Trump’s early presidency has done him no great favors with them.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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At the time, did you guys view Shane’s near-instant firing from Saturday Night Live a bummer or a blessing?—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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And Trump’s powerful need to not be held accountable has been a kind of blessing (oddly defined) for the economy.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
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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
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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
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That’s worse even than Alabama, the only other non-unanimous state, where the threshold is 10 votes.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies approved on June 5 the fiscal year 2026 spending proposal in a 9–7 vote, sending it to the full Committee.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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This story was produced with financial support from the Esserman Family Foundation in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
7 June 2025
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Nationally, Democrats have been ceding union support to Republicans, a loss that proved pivotal to President Donald Trump’s election in November.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
7 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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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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Jared McCain signed 30 endorsement deals, the most by a player in a single season in NBA history, according to SponsorUnited.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
5 June 2025
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In an endorsement video posted to Scott's Facebook, U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn underscored the importance of Tuesday's election, calling it a must-win for Democrats.—
Martha McHardy
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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