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?

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

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Recent Examples of approval With last month’s news that Samsung Display had received Apple's approval to produce screens for the iPhone Fold with an initial order of 3 million units, the consensus was that Apple was being cautious. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 The approval does not immediately allow AT&T to disconnect customers. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 The board’s approval of his hire means that the government can begin negotiating his salary and benefits. — Sofi Zeman july 2, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 Any restrictions implemented by the mayor would still require council approval. — Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for approval

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval

Noun

So far in the season, Gen has mostly landed on the wrong side of the audience’s favor.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026
The Texas case made its way to the US Supreme Court, which ruled in Texas's favor in late June 2025, putting the brakes on the other cases.

— Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Definition of favor

Noun

Judge Ranjan identified several problems with MET’s claims, including MET’s allegation that UA engaged in false advertising by portraying Celliant as having the FDA’s blessing.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026
The Italian side opted not to take up the option at the end of his time there — which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for both Tottenham and Postecoglou.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of blessing

Noun

The mother colony did not assent.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
In April 2024 Togo’s National Assembly approved a new constitution that, pending presidential assent, would change the country’s form of government from a presidential to parliamentary system.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 June 2026

Definition of assent

Noun

Board Secretary Martin Ericson, a Democrat, said the unanimous vote represented a compromise after weeks of disagreement over both the Midland site and Sunday voting.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
In fact, four of the six British prime ministers in the past decade took the top job by winning internal party leadership contests to replace their predecessors, not by public vote.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of vote

Noun

Neill is at his most handsome, charming heartthrob best here, and the film received an Oscar nod for its period costume design.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
As gut health trends surge, from fiber-heavy diets to microbiome therapies, centuries-old fermentation is suddenly in the spotlight — even earning a nod in the federal government’s latest dietary guidelines.

— Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of nod

Noun

Corlys, one of few characters on the show who has survived long enough to ask for a favor in return for his service, shares his plan with Rhaenyra, asking her earnestly for public support from the crown.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Ukraine is expected to be central in Ankara, with debate focused on long-term military support, Kyiv’s own defense industry and what NATO can learn from the country after more than four years of full-scale war.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of support

Noun

Politicians have been ushered on the stages of megachurches to receive a pastor’s endorsement despite IRS tax laws that forbid it.

— Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
Producer Walter Wanger, director Mervyn LeRoy, and the actresses Lillian Gish and Helen Hayes also offered endorsements.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026