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 agent drafted the message and sent it back to Bird for approval. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026 Zelensky said that earlier this year the Defense Ministry had told him that Musk’s SpaceX had agreed to allow Ukraine to use Starlink over Russian territory to carry out deep-strike operations, subject to political approval. — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Specialised protective seals made in China have reportedly received Airbus approval for use on engines powering A330 aircraft operating in the country. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026 There is nothing less liquid than a sports franchise, which can’t be sold without the approval of the league and a super majority of the owners after a months-long process. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for approval

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval

Noun

The Core Four is the Core Three now, mind you, and Father Time isn’t doing Nuggets Nation any favors.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and Hafley haven’t done quarterback Malik Willis any favors with this crew.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of favor

Noun

The houses — there’s a different one in the works for Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood — are with the blessing of Osbourne’s family.

— Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
That was the song that Beyoncé wanted to cover, Dolly gave her blessing, even shows up on the album to verbally give her blessing.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 27 Aug. 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 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
The United Kingdom’s Slavery Abolition Act received royal assent after passing Parliament.

— USA TODAY, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of assent

Noun

But to overcome 30 years of Republican dominance, Talarico needs votes from everywhere.

— Eleanor Dearman Updated August 29, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
General shareholders meeting could be crucial Reuters said at a general shareholders meeting, unions have no vote, and Lower Saxony controls 20%.

— Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of vote

Noun

Wesseh said Liberia’s development needs may have influenced the government’s decision, with officials hoping the agreement would bring support from Washington.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Next, workers will install new cables, bolted into the five main branches, to stabilize the tree before removing the old supports.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026