as in favor
an acceptance of something as satisfactory
does this poster I made for the recital meet with your approval?
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Recent Examples of approval
And his polling approval is still upside down and has not moved an inch.
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Coupled with tougher compliance checks, Chan noted that some KYC approvals took over a year, prompting some investors to shift operations elsewhere.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind young women are often dressing for the approval and validation of their peers more than anything, says Divita, whose 17-year-old daughter just bought dresses for two homecomings.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The transaction still needs NBA approval.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 13 Sep. 2025
Coupled with tougher compliance checks, Chan noted that some KYC approvals took over a year, prompting some investors to shift operations elsewhere.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Keep in mind young women are often dressing for the approval and validation of their peers more than anything, says Divita, whose 17-year-old daughter just bought dresses for two homecomings.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
The transaction still needs NBA approval.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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The former handbag designer simply organized the event as a favor, shared it on social media, and watched as word spread organically.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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When a team pins an opponent to their own 9-yard line, the odds are typically in their favor.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jeremiah also appears to give Conrad his blessing to pursue Belly.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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But once their comfort level in a new genre locked in, Clark counted her blessings daily.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Perhaps this is why their finale date has them on a literal scavenger hunt for comments of approbation from the public, which the show has stuffed in glass bottles and hidden on the beach.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
14 July 2025
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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
Noun
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Although rare, presidents can also call up the Guard, with or without the assent of a state governor.—
Luke William Hunt,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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If the Senate gives its assent the bill will go before Texas Governor Greg Abbott who can sign it into law.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nationwide, over 30% of votes were cast in the 2024 presidential election through mail-in ballots, according to the United States Election Assistance Commission.—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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In 2024, Turning Point helped with get-out-the-vote efforts.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That means no more security updates, patches, or tech support, so now’s the time to upgrade.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, maintaining emotional support while encouraging autonomy strikes a healthier balance than enabling avoidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pair split high-level endorsements, with Molina picking up the nod from the Black Political Caucus of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and Mazuera Arias getting support from the Service Employees International Union.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wolf Alice’s The Clearing picks up a nod, and follows their 2018 victory for Visions of a Life.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pablo Torre first broke the story on his Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast, revealing that Leonard had a four-year, $28 million endorsement deal with a now-bankrupt environmental company that didn't actually require him to do anything.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Mamdani's lead has grown even as high-profile national Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, have held back endorsements.—
Joel Thayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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