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 closing is expected to happen during the first quarter of 2026, subject to certain conditions, including customary regulatory approvals and payment of the purchase price.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Sources told The Hollywood Reporter Paramount believed the lawsuit could deter Skydance’s deal to acquire the company, which required regulatory approval, including the transfer of FCC licenses.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Four North Carolina application bundles awaiting approval by Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem don’t have that complication, Graney said.
—Amber Gaudet
updated October 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
After approval, they are asked to provide a grocery list, which will be delivered free of charge by a local store.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for approval
David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Sources told The Hollywood Reporter Paramount believed the lawsuit could deter Skydance’s deal to acquire the company, which required regulatory approval, including the transfer of FCC licenses.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 31 Oct. 2025
Four North Carolina application bundles awaiting approval by Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem don’t have that complication, Graney said.
—Amber Gaudet
updated October 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
After approval, they are asked to provide a grocery list, which will be delivered free of charge by a local store.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for approval
Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
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Recognizing both the contribution of Jules Rimet to the World Cup and the fact that France was unlikely to exploit the tournament as Italy had in 1934, the congress voted 19–4 in France’s favor.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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But there are still other redistricting maps in the works in several other states that could tip the scales in Republicans' favor.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The women’s mentor, Dina Standish (Close), gives them her blessing.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The blessing of that guy — who has taken on some pretty impossible odds and pulled them off — was absolutely incredible.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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While the heartbeat of the play remains with Caroline and Maddie, Rhea certainly earns our sympathy if not our approbation.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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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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Convening a special session without the governor’s assent requires the support of two-thirds of lawmakers in the House and Senate.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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So, yes, as unworkable as this plan might seem for the Palestinian group, a Hamas assent is entirely plausible.—
Hussein Ibish,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Kretchmar won the mayoral election by a whisker, winning 917 votes to Republican incumbent Thomas Todd Hamilton's 904 votes.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Illinois, the state House’s top Republican has questioned whether Pritzker has enough votes on his side—and, given that Democrats already hold two of the state’s three House seats, even a successful effort might not gain them much.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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This nod to farmhouse style effortlessly infuses rustic charm without a major shopping spree.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the statute exempts defamation claims from that provision, in a nod to free expression.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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From fuzzy open-toe slip-ons to orthopedic slides with extra arch support, there’s an affordable gift in here for everyone.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some celebrants were building political support for the controversial Barge Canal.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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One day before Tuesday’s elections, Stephen Colbert has weighed in with an endorsement of the Democrat running to become New Jersey’s next governor, Mikie Sherrill.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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Some top Democrats have withheld endorsements, and his support skews heavily toward younger voters.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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