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
Switzerland’s medical products authority has granted the first approval for a malaria medicine designed for small infants, touted as an advance against a disease that takes hundreds of thousands of lives — nearly all in Africa — each year.
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Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Now that CoreCivic aims to reopen it, Leavenworth says the company must apply for a special use permit and receive the same approval from local officials required of any new prison or jail facility opened within city limits.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
During his first term, Trump sought congressional approval to mandate similar layoffs.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 8 July 2025
Under the site plan approval and development agreement, Fernández said Midtown Opportunities has to build all of the sidewalks and infrastructure for the project before receiving a temporary certificate of occupancy, the license allowing public access to residents and commercial spaces.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Jamey Keaten, Fortune, 9 July 2025
Now that CoreCivic aims to reopen it, Leavenworth says the company must apply for a special use permit and receive the same approval from local officials required of any new prison or jail facility opened within city limits.
—Kansas City Star, 8 July 2025
During his first term, Trump sought congressional approval to mandate similar layoffs.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 8 July 2025
Under the site plan approval and development agreement, Fernández said Midtown Opportunities has to build all of the sidewalks and infrastructure for the project before receiving a temporary certificate of occupancy, the license allowing public access to residents and commercial spaces.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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So do yourself a favor and ditch the heavy layers this summer.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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Over a decade after directing the Eighties’ peak comedy, teen or otherwise — Fast Times at Ridgemont High, written by Cameron Crowe — Amy Heckerling did the same favor for the grunge decade by writing and directing Clueless.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Mouse Deals The Razer Viper V2 Pro gaming mouse is a blessing for serious esports players.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
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As if that wasn’t romantic enough, Rothschild flew to the United States beforehand to get Hilton's parents, Kathy and Rick Hilton's, blessing.—
Sarah Title,
People.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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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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Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
Noun
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His chief obstacle may be politics, chiefly the state Legislature’s resistance to the many proposals that require its assent.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Arbitration is a private dispute resolution forum that parties contractually assent to use in lieu of litigation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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Factor in McDavid and Draisaitl likely having to battle for votes, and there is room for someone else to emerge as the winner.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The county will seek a naming rights deal and seek contributions from donors and philanthropic organizations following last month’s vote on the bonds.—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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The 80-bed shelter and bridge housing facility will also include a 2,300-square-foot pantry, a 2,000-square-foot kitchen and 3,000-square-foot resource hub offering financial aid and support services.—
Lauren De Young,
AZCentral.com,
13 July 2025
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At the same time, Trump has also expressed more support for Graham’s bill proposing new sanctions on Russia, including a 500% tariff on goods imported from countries that purchase Russian oil, gas, and uranium.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
13 July 2025
Noun
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In a nod to the patriotic holiday, Brittany wore a blue one-piece suit with lacing on the sides, topped with a sheer white button-down shirt featuring a red and blue star print.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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The title is a nod to the setting: a rainy near-future Brazil where AI advances coincide with a new neurological syndrome.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 July 2025
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The payor is banking on the athlete’s endorsement boosting sales, otherwise the payor wouldn’t want to pay the athlete.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
11 July 2025
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Now, they will be allowed to make an endorsement in the general election — a shift that could liberate them to articulate their values in new ways, but also put pressure on them to wade into electoral politics.—
Philissa Cramer,
Sun Sentinel,
11 July 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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