Synonyms of approbation

approbation

noun

ˌa-prə-ˈbā-shən 

as in approval

an acceptance of something as satisfactory

that plan has the approbation of the school board

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approval
• favor
• blessing
• assent
• support
• vote
• nod
• endorsement
• sanction
• imprimatur
• backing
• ratification
• OK
• consent
• clean bill of health
• pat on the back
• satisfaction
• liking
• goodwill
• agreement
• concurrence
• formalization
• benediction
• rubber stamp
• cachet
• thumbs-up
• accession
• finalization
• acceptation
• homologation
• countenance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disapproval
• refusal
• rejection
• disapprobation
• repudiation
• disfavor
• criticism
• dissatisfaction
• condemnation
• dislike
• depreciation
• censure
• denunciation
• disparagement
• opprobrium
• reproach
• reprobation
• reprehension
• deprecation

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of approbation

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

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

On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation. — Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 30 July 2024

But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled. — Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 29 June 2024

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