approbations

noun

plural of approbation
as in approvals
an acceptance of something as satisfactory that plan has the approbation of the school board

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  1. approvals
  2. favors
  3. blessings
Noun
  • People were working faster, but the same handoffs, approvals and organizational boundaries remained.
    — Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Paramount now has won approvals by nearly 70 regulators for the industry-reshaping deal.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • The rise of social media does these overzealous Oscar hopefuls no favors.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Now, with global rules under heavy attack, there are fewer bulwarks against domestic interests seeking privileged access to public contracts, regulatory favors, or political protection.
    — MATIAS SPEKTOR, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of favors
Noun
  • The reporters would ask questions about the latest intrigue, while the pilgrims would ask for prayers and blessings.
    — Scott Detrow, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The mother shared a meme that references a Bible verse from the story of Job, whose loyalty God tested by allowing Satan to destroy all the blessings in his life, including his 10 children.
    — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of blessings
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“Approbations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approbations. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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