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
District administrators will need to get approval in writing from a direct supervisor before traveling for work, according to the proposal.
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Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The big loser in that Canadian TV horse race is Corus, a major buyer of American series from major Hollywood studio suppliers, but which has been hobbled by a recapitalization plan to stay in business that has yet to receive final approval from the CRTC, the country’s TV watchdog.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
The second half of 2025, however, was marked by volatility in both naturalization applications and approvals.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The plan for the Eisenhower building will be presented for approval by the Commission of Fine Arts on April 16.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
The big loser in that Canadian TV horse race is Corus, a major buyer of American series from major Hollywood studio suppliers, but which has been hobbled by a recapitalization plan to stay in business that has yet to receive final approval from the CRTC, the country’s TV watchdog.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 13 Apr. 2026
The second half of 2025, however, was marked by volatility in both naturalization applications and approvals.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 13 Apr. 2026
The plan for the Eisenhower building will be presented for approval by the Commission of Fine Arts on April 16.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for approval
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He’s also been beloved by his organizations, was named the Rockets’ captain this year and has always been in good favor with Hockey Canada.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Do yourself a favor and grab a caguama (a liter-size beer) to wash it down.—
Anais Martinez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Therein lies the blessing and the curse.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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You're forced to reckon with the fact that life itself is a wonder, a gift, a profound blessing.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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While the heartbeat of the play remains with Caroline and Maddie, Rhea certainly earns our sympathy if not our approbation.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 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
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The bill will become law once King Charles III grants royal assent — a formality — and the hereditary peers will leave at the end of the current session of Parliament this spring, completing a political process begun a quarter century ago.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Royal input Advertisement Any act of parliament pitching for Andrew to be removed from the line of succession would need to be finalized by royal assent—the approval of His Majesty.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
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Renaud Agbodjo, leader of The Democrats, the main opposition party, was barred from competing in Sunday's vote after failing to secure enough parliamentary endorsements, which critics say is a threshold engineered to keep out rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Tuesday’s council member salary vote was placed on the consent agenda, meaning it would be considered with other items at the start of the meeting.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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For all the conviction for a hold today, those bets could unwind tomorrow based on a nod from the White House or a speech from a central banker.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
13 Apr. 2026
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The intricate mainstage set design involved a three-story stone cave structure (likely a nod to the diverse caves throughout her native Colombia) that took extra time to construct.—
Vanessa Diaz,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2026
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The measure will establish a permanent Interfaith Advisory Commission to provide advice, support dialogue and promote education related to different religious backgrounds and institutions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Slip in, lace up or slide them on and enjoy the comfy support of Allbirds.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Renaud Agbodjo, leader of The Democrats, the main opposition party, was barred from competing in Sunday's vote after failing to secure enough parliamentary endorsements, which critics say is a threshold engineered to keep out rivals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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That union support, along with endorsements from Schiff and other prominent California Democrats, had helped propel Swalwell’s campaign in a race devoid of a clear front-runner.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Approval.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/approval. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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