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
Pfizer is working to get approval on a new vaccine that could protect people against Lyme disease, but the company could see pushback from the government following studies done on the vaccine.
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Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit calls for a judge to direct the county to reverse the approval of the apartments until additional environmental review is completed.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The concerns have triggered a surge in public opposition to SpaceX's proposal to deploy 1 million satellites, which the Federal Communications Commission is currently reviewing for potential approval.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit seeks to have the White House and the Kennedy Center board comply with existing historic preservation laws and secure Congress' approval before moving ahead with the renovations.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for approval
Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit calls for a judge to direct the county to reverse the approval of the apartments until additional environmental review is completed.
—Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
The concerns have triggered a surge in public opposition to SpaceX's proposal to deploy 1 million satellites, which the Federal Communications Commission is currently reviewing for potential approval.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit seeks to have the White House and the Kennedy Center board comply with existing historic preservation laws and secure Congress' approval before moving ahead with the renovations.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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While Fine leads the field in terms of outside spending in her favor, Biss has received the backing of groups aligned with pro-science candidates and the Congressional Progressive Caucus.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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To be clear, do yourself a favor and don’t ruin your March by copying a pasting a Golden bracket.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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Life has too many blessings to bring to your door to let this linger.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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This podcast has been a blessing.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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While the heartbeat of the play remains with Caroline and Maddie, Rhea certainly earns our sympathy if not our approbation.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 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 bill will become law once King Charles III grants royal assent — a formality — and the hereditary peers will leave at the end of the current session of Parliament this spring, completing a political process begun a quarter century ago.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Royal input Advertisement Any act of parliament pitching for Andrew to be removed from the line of succession would need to be finalized by royal assent—the approval of His Majesty.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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In a 54-45 vote, the Senate confirmed Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican who's been in the Senate since 2023.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Instead, a different Rubio emerged, one who appeared to see the world through the lens of America’s top diplomat, rather than a politician winning votes through anti-Castro slogans.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The role also earned her a Golden Globe nod and two BAFTA nominations.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Smith, who turned 55 this past Thursday and received a surprise mariachi serenade from his staff midweek, gave his man-of-the-match nod not to a goal scorer, but to captain Ashley Westwood.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Trump has alluded to this possible dearth of popular support when asked about the possibility of backing Pahlavi to lead the country if the regime collapses.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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Of The Trees plays a daytime and nighttime set both days, with support from Daily Bread.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
19 Mar. 2026
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Winning the endorsement and top ballot line in a primary requires a simple majority, 210 votes.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
23 Mar. 2026
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Democratic East Bay congressman wins key endorsement from powerful SEIU union in governor’s race, a move that could draw other California unions to embrace his campaign as the June 2 primary nears.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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