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
This nod of approval was true for all the shapes (and there’s a welcome wealth of variety here) that the Philips can create.
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Alexis Berger, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2025
This article has been updated with the confirmation of David Steiner's approval as the next USPS Postmaster General.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Across the board, the majority of polls show Trump's approval hovering between 30 percent and 40 percent, with disapproval frequently exceeding 60 percent.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Similarly, his approval is down to 14% from 19% among Black voters, and down to 29% from 47% among Asian American voters — a particularly large drop that could be attributed to a small sample size for the subgroup, Kiley said.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Alexis Berger, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 May 2025
This article has been updated with the confirmation of David Steiner's approval as the next USPS Postmaster General.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
Across the board, the majority of polls show Trump's approval hovering between 30 percent and 40 percent, with disapproval frequently exceeding 60 percent.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Similarly, his approval is down to 14% from 19% among Black voters, and down to 29% from 47% among Asian American voters — a particularly large drop that could be attributed to a small sample size for the subgroup, Kiley said.
—Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
Noun
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In November 2024, Drake lost $355,000 when betting on the Mike Tyson-Logan Paul fight in Tyson's favor, according to FTW.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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This mindset already worked in North Wilkesboro’s favor in 2023, when the track landed the All-Star Race, something few thought possible.—
Jordan Bianchi,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Many Threads users called Sluys a blessing and a treasure.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Ralph brings up the Drew-and-Dennis situation, casually mentioning that Dennis reached out for his blessing.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
12 May 2025
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On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
30 July 2024
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But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2024
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Administration officials demanded an apology from Zelenskyy and assent for a controversial deal to give the U.S. access to valuable Ukrainian natural resources.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
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The judge did not find an antitrust violation in Google originally buying third-party display-ad firms, with the assent of the Federal Trade Commission under multiple administrations.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
17 Apr. 2025
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The resolution will be brought to the entire DNC body for a final vote.—
Sudiksha Kochi,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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Trump had campaigned on ending taxes on Social Security benefits but that proposal would have run afoul of a special procedure Republicans are using to push through the tax law changes without any Democratic votes.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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Ewing criticized Stothert’s support for President Donald Trump and turning the local race into a referendum on the national Republican platform.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Those heavy, bowl-like flowers need support to keep from breaking.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The little one's middle name is a nod to Scott's father, whose real name is Marshall Mathers.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Inspired by the legendary restaurant rolls, the Mini Rolls are a nod to Texas Roadhouse’s original recipe but come in a convenient, ready-to-heat pan.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
20 May 2025
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Lewis, whose daughter was then working for the Harris campaign, announced the paper’s decision not to make an endorsement.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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As the pollster noted, respondents' choices could be an endorsement or an attribution of blame, depending on their assessment of current economic conditions.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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