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
Victoria Ressler, the city’s Parks director, said with council approval the nonprofit Parks Foundation would use a grant to purchase the adaptive swing.
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2025
The rift worsened during the budget approval this spring, with Kirton and DeBeatham-Brown taking part in a petition drive that forced a referendum.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
In a text message, Noriega said the city would provide paperwork related to approval of Petrirena’s outside employment.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 19 July 2025
The $8 billion deal is still pending FCC approval more than a year after it was announced.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 18 July 2025
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Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 19 July 2025
The rift worsened during the budget approval this spring, with Kirton and DeBeatham-Brown taking part in a petition drive that forced a referendum.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
In a text message, Noriega said the city would provide paperwork related to approval of Petrirena’s outside employment.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 19 July 2025
The $8 billion deal is still pending FCC approval more than a year after it was announced.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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Opponents assert that the decision is an obvious attempt to expand their own support base by offering suffrage to a demographic that consistently leans in their favor.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 July 2025
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The Magic, however, punched back every step of the way, using a 19-3 run in the fourth quarter to get within 1 point before Brooklyn ended the contest in its favor.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 July 2025
Noun
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Living in Barcelona — most players’ homes are by the Mediterranean to the south of the city, near the airport — can be a blessing for a footballer who needs a change of scene.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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If Rinke doesn't get Trump's blessing for Senate, or decides the historical trends make a second run for governor more attractive, his more traditional, middle-of-the-road style and positions could appeal to the Never Trumpers in the Michigan GOP.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 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
Noun
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His chief obstacle may be politics, chiefly the state Legislature’s resistance to the many proposals that require its assent.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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Arbitration is a private dispute resolution forum that parties contractually assent to use in lieu of litigation.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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Speaking of voting, the Milwaukee County Zoo hosted a vote online to name its newish Humboldt penguin chick.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Her nomination advanced through a Senate committee—along party lines—earlier this month but is awaiting a full Senate vote on her confirmation.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal (daniellefaskell@gmail.com).—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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Soliman spent about four years at Cincinnati Children's, first arriving in the United States in 2014 after being persecuted in his native Egypt for work in support of freelance journalists.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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The listing went live on July 13, a nod to Swift's favorite number.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
19 July 2025
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Since then, he was named an All-Pro three times, with two of his nods being first-team.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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Williams, once an endorsement queen, wore a logo-free black dress and white visor and played uncomplicated tennis, smacking nine aces and attacking at the first strike.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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The Final Insult: Infrastructure Without Respect Behind slick UX and celebrity endorsements, these longevity startups still require radiologists to interpret scans, flag potential cancers, and provide legal sign-off.—
Sindhya Valloppillil,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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