APPROVAL Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

approval

noun

ə-ˈprü-vəl

Definition of approval

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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Relevance

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Recent Examples of approval With last month’s news that Samsung Display had received Apple's approval to produce screens for the iPhone Fold with an initial order of 3 million units, the consensus was that Apple was being cautious. — Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 The approval does not immediately allow AT&T to disconnect customers. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 The board’s approval of his hire means that the government can begin negotiating his salary and benefits. — Sofi Zeman july 2, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026 Any restrictions implemented by the mayor would still require council approval. — Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for approval

Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval

Noun

Harris made his call of a 3-2 final score in England’s favor while he was being interviewed before the Braves game on Sunday.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
The head of state for the World Cup’s host country calls in a favor, and suddenly the USMNT looks like a shell of its former self?

— Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 July 2026

Definition of favor

Noun

With the blessing and support of the Forest Service, the tribe began working to restore parts of its homeland — not as a shrubland, or thick conifer forest, but an open and free tapestry anchored by oaks.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Social media is like a blessing and curse, but the good part about it is that people who are seeing the show again or seeing it for the first time.

— Brayden Garcia July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Definition of blessing

Noun

The mother colony did not assent.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
In April 2024 Togo’s National Assembly approved a new constitution that, pending presidential assent, would change the country’s form of government from a presidential to parliamentary system.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 June 2026

Definition of assent

Noun

That's because budget bills only need a simple majority to survive, unlike other legislation in the Senate that requires 60 votes.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 12 July 2026
The voting bill has been flatly rejected by Democrats and would require 60 votes to prevail in the Senate.

— Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 11 July 2026

Definition of vote

Noun

Weiss also earned a nod for outstanding directing for a variety special.

— Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 8 July 2026
The horror comedy from Parks and Recreation writer Katie Dippold landed 19 nominations this morning including a nod in Outstanding Comedy Series as well as a nomination for star Matthew Rhys.

— Peter White, Deadline, 8 July 2026

Definition of nod

Noun

Corlys, one of few characters on the show who has survived long enough to ask for a favor in return for his service, shares his plan with Rhaenyra, asking her earnestly for public support from the crown.

— Zoe Papelis, Vulture, 6 July 2026
Ukraine is expected to be central in Ankara, with debate focused on long-term military support, Kyiv’s own defense industry and what NATO can learn from the country after more than four years of full-scale war.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of support

Noun

The judge stressed that his order should not be mistaken as an endorsement of the Department of Justice’s decision to abandon the case.

— Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
None of the other candidates appear to have garnered significant endorsements yet.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026