APPROVAL Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

approval

noun

ə-ˈprü-vəl

Definition of approval

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 The rates at which immigration judges grant protection to immigrants seeking asylum vary widely, for instance; New York City courts have some of the highest approval rates, while courts in Houston have among the lowest. — Nick Miroff, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026 Tim Bakken, speaking to dozens of colleagues at a faculty meeting, argued that none of them should be forced to seek approval before publishing papers or giving speeches, as a policy unveiled that day would require. — Hannah Natanson, Washington Post, 26 July 2026 Lake is against new data center construction in Jackson County and supports further limits on future zoning approvals for the sites on a county level. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026 Lincoln County planning staff recommends approval of the improvements in the developers’ traffic study. — Joe Marusak july 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for approval

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval

Noun

In February, following administrative court rulings in Consorte’s favor, the ministry finally greenlighted the tests, which will be led by a team of scientists, including Consorte, and a member of the National Research Council.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 21 July 2026
Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s move followed widespread protests triggered by the removal of the country’s popular, young defense minister, who spearheaded an embrace of technology in the war against Russia, helping shift the tide in Kyiv’s favor.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of favor

Noun

And when Simon sought his counsel before traveling to South Africa, Belafonte famously urged him to first seek the movement’s blessing — advice Simon did not take.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026
Now, the company sets its eyes on Hong Kong, this time with China’s blessing.

— Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

Definition of blessing

Noun

The team was slated for elimination under funding cuts for the upcoming fiscal year, following the approbation of a $9 billion budget, outlining $57 million in cuts to general fund departments, through a 4-1 vote on June 10.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
This too is greeted with collective approbation; everyone recognizes that this is the right thing to do.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

Definition of approbation

Noun

The company has deployed a beta on Arbitrum, with a partnerships manager at Offchain Labs quoted supportively, though that is a deployment rather than a formal endorsement of the cryptography.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Whether Pelosi’s endorsement ultimately proves decisive remains an open question.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026