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approbatory

adjective

Definition of approbatorynext
as in favorable
expressing approval the candidate's views on taxes received overwhelmingly approbatory nods from the conservative audience

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approbatory
  1. favorable
  2. positive
  3. good
Adjective
  • The administration’s filing to the court also relies on historical anecdotes to argue that a president can decide which news outlets to grant favorable treatment.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The hurricane center indicates environmental conditions are favorable for the remnants to become a tropical depression again, with the chances of storm formation at 70% over 48 hours and 90% over the next seven days.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of favorable
Adjective
  • In 34 out of 37 countries polled by Gallup, more adults express positive feelings about AI than do negative ones.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • For everyday life, the presence of AI voices is largely a positive development, offering convenience, accessibility and improved experiences.
    — Will Jones, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of positive
Adjective
  • Lisa finding peace was a good start to a fresh start, but clearly there’s more work to be done.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Its onboard offerings, wide array of itineraries and shore excursions—particularly those that are food and wine-driven—easily combine education, adventure, and good fun.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
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“Approbatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approbatory. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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