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 transaction was funded by Frasers’ existing cash resources, and not subject to shareholder approval, according to a statement from the group. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026 Roughly 66 novel drugs are in the pipeline for FDA approval, including potential blockbusters like Moderna and Merck's cancer drug for melanoma, and a next-generation obesity drug from Eli Lilly. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026 People who feel the need to stay in control or frequently seek others approval may also find certain decisions more emotionally demanding. — Kriti Kumar, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 European Union leaders have also been seeking to speed up antitrust approval for a satellite venture called Project Bromo, which could create a large European company to rival SpaceX, Bloomberg News reported. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for approval

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval

Noun

But the state's highest court decided in the Masts' favor, citing a six-month deadline in state law.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2026
What followed were the two key drives that swung everything back in Miami’s favor.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of favor

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

Throughout our conversation, in fact, the pair chuckles, nods along to each other’s answers, interjects sounds of assent.

— Matt Brennan, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The Provisional Government has not assumed a republican or other constitutional form, but has remained a mere executive council or oligarchy, set up without the assent of the people.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of assent

Noun

Shares not voted would, in turn, have the same effect as votes against the merger.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Advertisement In our survey, about two-thirds of Americans said a candidate's position on AI could influence their vote in the upcoming Midterm elections, although most acknowledged that other issues matter more.

— Will Johnson, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of vote

Noun

Tatari is Maori for filter, a nod to the company’s New Zealander roots.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
The movie scored Eisenberg a nod for best screenplay and Culkin a best supporting actor win at last year’s Oscars, but the film could have turned out very differently.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of nod

Noun

The Lake Wylie Marine Commission has rescinded its support for Charlotte Water’s request to modify its interbasin transfer agreement, the group’s leadership told Mecklenburg County commissioners during its annual report Tuesday.

— Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
But through the hardships, Andrea Soto said the community’s support has been a positive.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

That inspired a late-breaking police union endorsement and a surge of corporate cash for McKinney, boosting him to a second-place finish and knocking out Feldstein Soto in a historic rout.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Carpenter has received endorsements from four of the five current Roseville City Council members, including Alvord.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026