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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
  • But despite those approvals, Paramount spent weeks over the summer wrangling with Bonta and applying political pressure.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
  • After several stages of studies and approvals, the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization voted in 2024 to approve a funding agreement for the toll lanes.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • Dance pop favors rigor over style; each note should hit like a fist.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The price of Brent crude, the oil benchmark Nigeria favors, has risen more than 70% since January to more than $100 this month.
    — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of favors
Noun
  • And the moments that require the most courage often bring the most blessings.
    — Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Recipients of the blessings will change quarterly to further spread the store’s impact, Applegate said.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of blessings
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“Approbations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approbations. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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