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
  • Delay also threatens to nullify the regulatory approvals that Defendants have already spent months securing.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • People should remain responsible for exceptions, approvals and decisions that require judgment, context and accountability.
    — Hugo Sarrazin, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • The link was even stronger for casual, everyday favors, like carrying a neighbor’s groceries.
    — Hannah Harper, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Planning food, favors, and gifts way ahead of time can help the big day feel less stressful.
    — Amanda Rock, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of favors
Noun
  • And now Ripp, who has his own contentious family connection to Joel, had both Mann and Mazur’s blessings to make a movie with it.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
  • The Lord has given me many blessings in life, but height isn't one of them.
    — Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of blessings
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