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 Major League Baseball meeting where Attanasio received formal approval took place at the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Government approval rates are plummeting everywhere on the Continent.
—Renaud Foucart, Time, 28 Sep. 2025
From joy to detention Just one day after Mario Monteverde left the maternity hospital in Buffalo, New York, with his wife and their premature newborn, he was detained by immigration authorities, despite holding full TPS extension approval, with his protection officially confirmed in April.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The deal passed with 72% approval from the union, according to Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for approval
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Government approval rates are plummeting everywhere on the Continent.
—Renaud Foucart, Time, 28 Sep. 2025
From joy to detention Just one day after Mario Monteverde left the maternity hospital in Buffalo, New York, with his wife and their premature newborn, he was detained by immigration authorities, despite holding full TPS extension approval, with his protection officially confirmed in April.
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
The deal passed with 72% approval from the union, according to Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998.
—Rory Linnane, jsonline.com, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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The case centers on accusations that Moammar Gadhafi’s government secretly bankrolled Sarkozy’s 2007 presidential bid in exchange for diplomatic favors—a claim that has long stirred controversy in France and abroad.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The decision in Gardner’s favor could become a significant ruling for celebrities who use humor, exaggeration and sarcasm that some might find inappropriate when responding to strangers on social media platforms.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Done with the blessing of Major League Baseball, the collection spans apparel, accessories and equipment with artwork in honor of the World Series champs.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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For me, being here is honestly a blessing.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps this is why their finale date has them on a literal scavenger hunt for comments of approbation from the public, which the show has stuffed in glass bottles and hidden on the beach.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 July 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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Bezos would recognize all of this, and perhaps nod in vigorous assent.—
Paul Kingsnorth,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Although rare, presidents can also call up the Guard, with or without the assent of a state governor.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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The city appears to be waiting to reckon with Mamdani as mayor, with the three other candidates likely to split the opposition vote.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Corey Feldman and Baron Davis were eliminated based on combined scores and viewer votes.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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But the support — from family members, colleagues and the fire service community — has remained constant.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this month, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said the company cut 4,000 customer support jobs this year due to efficiency gains directly linked to AI technology.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Derek Hough responded with a single slow clap—his signature nod of approval.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Perloo is a nod to the Gullah Geechee people, whose tongue carried more African than English words, and to their ancestors before them, who brought the blueprint for this meal from Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, and Sierra Leone during the transatlantic slave trade.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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The following day, Teefey doubled down on her endorsement of the heartwarming grandfatherly tribute at the Santa Barbara ceremony.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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The books that made it onto my list also received an editor endorsement.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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